Automation Skills Consultant - Sales Of Technical Training Programs

I Place People; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to enhance client automation training solutions. This role involves collaborating with clients to identify their training needs, developing customized solutions, and maintaining strong relationships to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in engineering and proven experience in sales or consulting. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering innovative training solutions and making a significant impact in the automation sector. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical industrial experience in Plant Maintenance or Engineering.
• 2+ years in Industrial Solutions Sales or Consulting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to identify automation training needs.
• Develop tailored training solutions to meet client requirements.
• Build strong relationships and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Technical Knowledge in Automation

Training Development

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Commercial / Supply Chain Management Qualification

Job description

Introduction: Our client is a leading global supplier of automation technology and technical education solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with clients to understand their automation training needs and objectives.
2. Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to identify skills gaps within client organizations.
3. Develop customized training solutions tailored to address specific skill gaps and meet client requirements.
4. Present and demonstrate the client's training solutions to potential clients, effectively articulating the value proposition.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on automation training and skills development.
6. Work closely with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Technical Support, to ensure seamless delivery of training solutions.
7. Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance knowledge and expertise.
8. Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth and success of the client's Training Solutions Division.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

1. Degree (BTech / BEng / BScEng) in Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronic / Industrial Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
2. Additional Commercial / Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous.
3. Minimum 4 years technical industrial experience in Plant Maintenance, Engineering or Operations.
4. Minimum 2 years Industrial Solutions Sales / Consulting experience.