Applications Engineer, Site Sales

FLSmidth C.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Johannesburg is seeking motivated candidates for the Applications Engineer Site Sales role. This entry-level position involves a comprehensive two-year training program focused on technical sales and product management. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, and be willing to travel. The company emphasizes a collaborative culture and offers a variety of benefits to support employee engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Strong desire to enter PCV Site Sales after the program.
• Ability to live in Johannesburg area and work full-time.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Travel with PCV sales to local sites for training.
• Provide technical support to sales and customers.
• Learn RFQ and proposal processes.

Skills

Technical sales

Technical support

Product management

Teamwork

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or Business

Job description

Overview

KREBS Pumps Cyclones and Valves

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to enter the mining industry as part of our Applications Engineering Program in our KREBS Pumps Cyclones and Valves Products Group. Successful applicants will undergo a structured two-year training program under our global product experts with a target of developing technical sales, technical support and product management abilities. Upon completion of the program, employees will challenge in front of a panel for promotion and, if successful, will immediately join our PCV Site Sales team.

About the role

The Applications Engineer Site Sales role is an entry level position in which successful candidates undergo a two-year training program under the Pumps Cyclones and Valves Products team to learn all aspects of sales and technical support. This includes evaluating applications to select proper equipment, troubleshooting and performing basic system calculations. Applications Engineers will also mentor under current PCV Sales team members, learning about customer intimacy and helping provide solutions. The end goal of the program is to develop the next generation of PCV Sales.

About the department

Applications Engineers for KREBS Pumps Cyclones and Valves work in the Products department for some of the highest revenue earning product lines within FLSmidth. The department leads all strategy and technical support for these three products. Responsibilities include inventory, pricing and margin strategy, driving product developments including guidance and rollout, product technical expertise, general marketing support and much more.

After successful completion of the program and promotion you will join our PCV Sales team where your new responsibilities will be to support our existing installation base, increase market share in core markets and grow new market opportunities.

We know you have a life outside of work which is why we offer a range of benefits that allow you to plan your life accordingly. We therefore endeavor to promote a lifestyle that meets your individual needs while also enabling you to be fully engaged at work.

You will (your responsibilities)

• Travel with PCV sales to local sites (about once every two weeks) learning site visit protocol, product expertise and customer intimacy.
• Provide product technical support to sales and customers around the globe both onsite and online. This includes product sizing, troubleshooting, wear life analysis and condition monitoring reports.
• Learn RFQ and proposal submittal process by being lead agent on at least 5 major projects.
• Complete rotation in our PCV lab learning about equipment testing, sampling and reporting.
• Learn to be comfortable presenting in front of large groups of internal and customer audiences with a target of mastering expert level product training courses and being able to communicate our product benefits.
• Complete training on and learn various sales tools and internal processes.
• Complete all key performance indicators (KPIs) in order to complete program and join PCV Site Sales team as permanent member.

You have (Your qualifications)

• A strong desire to go into PCV Site Sales after completion of the program and are willing to relocate to sales area where needed.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or Business with a strong technical foundation and ability to learn.
• Ability to live in the Johannesburg South Africa area and work full time out of our Stormill Roodepoort office for duration of two-year training program (this is not a remote position).
• Willingness and ability to travel locally (about once every two weeks) and regionally (around 3-6 times over two years).
• Positive attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.
• The ability to absorb and apply knowledge at a high rate.
• The desire to go above and beyond to drive positive change in our organization.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply; the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is.

Build a better world

FLSmidth helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility and we are committed to driving productivity while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity and your drive for change are important. Together we create a collaborative, safe and supportive environment in which to discover ways to build a better future.

Application and contact

Please apply by clicking apply on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is an international engineering company with an annual turnover of approx. EUR 2.7 bn. We are the world's leading supplier of plants, machinery, services and spare parts to the cement and minerals industries. To maintain our market-leading position we invest massively in technological innovation, R&D and training of our 11,900 employees worldwide. For further information on FLSmidth business and services visit the company website.

Key Skills

Data Center Experience, Splunk, System Security Plans, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Nginx, Root cause Analysis, Windows, Apache, Visio, SSO, Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1