Sales Engineer
Sought Out Talent · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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Sales
- Direct selling to customers and generating new sales leads.
- Visiting assigned customers according to planned calling schedules.
- Preparing budgets, estimated potential, and planned profitability per customer.
- Actively promoting the sales of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), Soft Starters, Automation Solutions and related products.
- Researching and developing new market opportunities within the Drives and Automation sector.
- Obtaining enquiries, preparing quotations, and following up through to conclusion.
- Assisting customers with technical product selection and application solutions.
- Developing leads and opportunities for other company products and services.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with OEMs, System Integrators, Panel Builders, Contractors, and End Users.
- Negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and closing sales opportunities
Reports
- Submit monthly sales and activity reports.
- Maintain an updated customer database and CRM information.
- Obtain and report information on competitors’ products, pricing policies, market trends, and business strategies.
- Provide regular sales forecasts and pipeline updates.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Formal electrical qualification – recognised apprenticeship, N6, Diploma will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in Drives, Automation, Electric Panels, or related industrial products.
- Strong technical knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starters, PLCs, HMIs, Automation Systems, and industrial motor control applications.
- Good level of computer literacy, specifically MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CRM systems.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.