Instrumentation Sales Engineer (Cape Town) – Equity and Open – AEISE

Armstrong Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer to establish the local market. The role involves developing customer relationships, promoting products, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a proven sales track record, especially in process instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar sales role, exceeding targets.
• Product knowledge in process instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the customer base within the region.
• Promote products through cold calling and technical presentations.
• Provide technical sales support for product range.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Business Acumen

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

CRM (Bluewave)

Job description

Job Title: Sales Engineer - Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Engineer to join our team and establish the Cape Town market.

Main Job Functions

1. Develop and maintain the customer base within the region.
2. Promote our range of products through cold calling, sales and technical presentations, and live demonstrations.
3. Provide exceptional customer service and maximize sales opportunities.
4. Stay updated on existing and new products.
5. Use our CRM (Bluewave) to plan and manage daily sales activities, and produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales forecasts.
6. Create customer quotations using the CRM system.
7. Attend bi-weekly sales meetings via MS Teams and report daily to the sales manager.
8. Collaborate closely with Marketing, Solutions, Service, and Project teams.
9. Provide technical sales support for our product range.

Qualifications

Relevant degree or diploma.

Experience and Criteria

• Proven track record in a similar sales role, exceeding targets.
• Product knowledge or a strong technical background in process instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience with process control instruments for measuring flow, level, pressure, moisture, humidity, and gas analysis in industries such as Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, Mining, Food & Beverage, Paper, Pulp, Sugar, Cement, Air Separation, and Pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of process control applications and manual valves.
• Ability to develop and implement account plans, forecasts, reports, and call plans.
• Determined, tenacious, and proactive in the role.
• Strong business acumen and focus on outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with CRM tools is highly regarded.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks. Your CV will be kept on our database for future opportunities.