Junior Sales Engineer

Pollock and Associates; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollock and Associates, a well-established industrial process treatment company, seeks a technically minded Sales Engineer to grow its client base and drive tender success. You will manage RFQs, quotations and tender opportunities while building strong client relationships across industrial and consultant markets.

Minimum 2 years' sales experience in process treatment industries and a solid grasp of industrial chemicals, systems and spares are required. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification, preferably Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' sales/business development experience, ideally within process treatment industries.
• Sound knowledge of industrial treatment systems, chemicals, consumables and spares.
• Established network within industrial, consultant and supplier markets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client portals for RFQs and tender opportunities.
• Prepare and submit quotations, proposals and tenders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify new business through client visits, networking and cold calling.
• Manage the sales pipeline from prospecting to contract award.
• Track and report on sales activity and pipeline performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and SHEQ requirements.

Skills

Sales/Biz Development

Client relationships

Networking

Cold calling

RFQ management

Education

Engineering qualification (Chemical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established player in the industrial process treatment sector is looking for a technically minded Sales Engineer to grow its client base and drive tender success. You'll manage RFQs and quotations, build strong client relationships and convert leads into long-term business across industrial and consultant markets.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering qualification, preferably Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years' sales/business development experience, ideally within process treatment industries
• Sound knowledge of industrial treatment systems, chemicals, consumables and spares
• Established network within industrial, consultant and supplier markets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor client portals for RFQs and tender opportunities
• Prepare and submit quotations, proposals and tenders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify new business through client visits, networking and cold calling
• Manage the sales pipeline from prospecting to contract award
• Track and report on sales activity and pipeline performance
• Ensure compliance with company policy and SHEQ requirements