Sales Engineer-Business Developer
Recruitment Legends · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Sales Engineer-Business Developer, Gauteng
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Identify high-value opportunities, build a pipeline, present technical/commercial proposals, and hit revenue and gross margin targets.
- Build executive and plant-level relationships with key clients, procurement departments, and maintenance teams across South Africa.
- Tender submissions, maintain supplier registrations, track industry trends, and represent the business at industry events.
- Partner with operational teams to ensure technically sound, client-specific solutions for industrial maintenance and shutdown projects.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 5–10+ years in technical sales, business development, or key account management in heavy industrial/engineering services.
- Experience within the Heavy Engineering, Mining, Petrochemical, Paper & Pulp, Machining etc industries
- Sector Focus: Strong industry track record in Power Generation, Mining, Petrochemical, Heavy Engineering, or SOEs (e.g., Eskom, Transnet).
- Mobility: Valid driver’s license; willing to travel frequently to client sites