Technical Sales Support - Crushers

Metso; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable resource management seeks a Technical Sales Support – Crushers to enhance sales in the Africa Market Area. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in crushing, technical competence, and a strong sales orientation. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for personal growth within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and incentives

Hybrid work environment

Inclusive culture

Personal growth opportunities

Global support network

Qualifications

• 10+ years in crushing or field experience required.
• Must have mineral processing applications experience.
• Familiar with Metso equipment and capable of managing complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Custodian of the Installed Base data for crushing.
• Owner of the Product Plan, collaborating on sales strategy.
• Supporting sales with technical information and opportunity scoping.

Skills

Customer relation skills

Mechanical aptitude

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Matric (Grade 12) with Technical/Trade qualification

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources.

Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world.

With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential.

This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/23

We are seeking a Technical Sales Support – Crushers individual to join our Technical Sales Support Team.

Product Support for crushers is part of the Sales Support SVS – Africa team, supporting the Sales Areas for the Africa Market Area (AMA), providing technical solutions to support sales.

Crushing is one of the products under the SVS portfolio, which requires technical competence and a sales-oriented drive to assist in pushing sales.

This role is pivotal in aligning Global Product Line specialists with the Market Area (MA) sales teams.

The Product Support role works with the Sales Area to deliver a jointly owned "Sales Plan," focusing on targeted customers, to provide technical solutions that meet customer needs and support the sales team in closing orders.

You will report to the Head of CSP Technical Sales Support: Services – Africa.

This position is mainly located in Centurion, Gauteng.

Team you will belong to: You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Management, Engineers, Suppliers & Sub-Contractors, Clients, and Site Staff.

What you will do:

1. Custodian of the Installed Base (IB) data for crushing, collaborating with the PL / MA to update the central IB database.
2. Growing and influencing the installed base to identify revenue opportunities.
3. Owner of the Product Plan, collaborating on sales strategy, technical solutions, and reporting.
4. Setting the recommended selling price (MALP) and Cost plus, understanding customer needs, and translating them into technical requirements.
5. Supporting sales with technical information, part numbers, and opportunity scoping.
6. Assisting with developing, influencing, and negotiations.
7. Analyzing PL / MA performance, reporting on Plan vs. Actual and Forecast.
8. Interrogating opportunities in Salesforce.
9. Supporting internal and external training requirements.

Who are you?

Matric (Grade 12) with a Technical/Trade qualification and 10+ years in crushing, or a National Diploma N6 with mechanical trade and 10+ years of field experience, or a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with similar experience. Must have mineral processing applications experience and technical product knowledge. Familiar with Metso equipment, sales, and financials, and capable of managing complex relationships.

Skills, competencies, and requirements:

• Support management skills, customer relation skills, mechanical aptitude, creativity, and innovation.
• High sense of urgency, service passion, and team orientation.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ability to manage multiple projects, and willingness to travel.

Physical requirements: Ability to sit, stand, climb, lift up to 30 pounds, and perform site visits. Valid driver's license required.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive rewards and incentives.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Inclusive culture and personal growth opportunities.
• Global support network.

Want to rise above the possible with us?