External Sales Engineer

Hominum Management Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading valve manufacturer based in Boksburg is seeking an External Sales Engineer. You will leverage your technical expertise in valves to build relationships with clients across various sectors. The role involves managing sales, conducting customer visits, and preparing technical proposals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical sales and is proficient in English. Competitive salary with a lucrative commission structure is offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Lucrative commission structure

Ongoing technical training

Qualifications

• 5+ years field-based technical sales experience with valves or fluid-control products.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Valid SA drivers licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a territory by managing client relationships.
• Conduct on-site customer visits for audits and demos.
• Prepare proposals and contract documentation.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer relationship management

Product demonstration

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering field

Job description

Overview

External Sales Engineer Valve Industry

Location : Boksburg, Gauteng

Company : Hominum Solutions (recruiting on behalf of a leading valve manufacturer & distributor)

About the Client

Our client is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial valves headquartered in Boksburg. They supply high-quality flow-control solutions to oil & gas, water & wastewater, mining, and power generation customers. With robust engineering support and responsive after-sales service, theyre known for reliability, technical excellence, and long-term partnerships.

Role Overview

As an External Sales Engineer, youll combine technical expertise with consultative selling to grow revenue across a defined territory. Youll build relationships at all levelsengineering, maintenance, projects, and procurementtranslating complex requirements into clearly scoped, commercially sound solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow a territory : prospect, qualify, develop, and close opportunities to meet quarterly and annual targets.
• Conduct on-site customer visits for audits, product demos, sizing / selection, and technical guidance.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and contract documentation aligned to customer specs and standards.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, logistics, and after-sales to ensure on-time, in-spec project delivery.
• Track market activitycompetitors, pricing, tenders, and customer feedbackand feed insights into product and go-to-market plans.
• Maintain accurate pipeline, activity, and forecast data in the CRM; produce timely sales reports and account plans.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical , Industrial , or related engineering field.
• 35 years field-based technical sales experience with valves, piping, or fluid-control products.
• Solid understanding of valve types (e.g., gate, globe, ball, butterfly, control), materials, trims, and typical process applications.
• Proven track record of meeting / exceeding sales targets and managing a full sales cycle.
• Valid SA drivers licence and willingness to travel
• Right to work in South Africa and fluent professional English; additional South African languages advantageous.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive base salary (ZAR) + lucrative commission structure .
• Ongoing technical training, certifications, and clear career-growth pathways.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture with supportive leadership.

How to Apply

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