Sales Engineer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 75 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the generator and technical services industry is seeking a Sales Engineer in Cape Town. The role involves building customer relationships, generating new business, and maintaining client partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, particularly in the generator industry, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. Regular travel and fieldwork are required.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the generator industry.
• Understanding of MV installations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and perform direct selling of generators and services.
• Submit monthly sales reports and maintain a customer database.
• Assist with technical queries and support product launches.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Matric

Electrical Trade qualification

N3 or Electrical Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Title : Sales EngineerLocation : Cape Town (GSD Branch)Reporting To : ExecutiveSalary : R60 – R75 CTCMain Purpose : To build strong customer relationships, generate new business, follow up on quotations, close sales, and maintain long-term client partnerships within the generator and technical services industry.Key Responsibilities : Sales : Generate leads and perform direct selling of generators, diesel services, refurbishments, upgrades, and partsVisit customers per schedule and actively promote offeringsPrepare budgets, sales forecasts, and customer profitability plansObtain and follow up on enquiries and quotationsReporting : Submit monthly sales reports and maintain a customer databaseGather market intelligence on competitors' products, pricing, and strategyGeneral : Assist with technical queries and support product launches and exhibitionsParticipate in sales and project meetingsMinimum Requirements : Matric and a recognised Electrical Trade qualification (essential)N3 or Electrical Diploma (advantageous)Proven sales experience, with generator industry knowledge (essential)Understanding of MV installations (advantageous)Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and WordValid driver's licenceSpecial Requirements : Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skillsAbility to travel extensively and work independentlyCustomer-focused, driven, and business-mindedUnderstanding of health and safety on industrial / construction sitesWilling to work outside standard hours as neededWorking Conditions : Predominantly field-based with regular travel, including overnight staysExposure to industrial and construction environmentsOccasional after-hours work and continued professional development required

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