Regional Sales Engineer (Kzn)

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the water industry as a Regional Sales Engineer in KwaZulu-Natal. Lead strategic sales efforts for large industrial and municipal accounts. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction and requires a deep understanding of the Hach product portfolio. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in analytical instrumentation and communication skills.

Benefits

Professional onboarding and training options

Career coaching and development opportunities

Flexible, family-friendly organization

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience, preferably in analytical instrumentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel long distances and work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales territory and account plans to achieve targets.
• Visiting at least 10 clients per week to implement strategies.
• Understanding Hach’s portfolio and application areas.

Skills

Business Acumen

Planning Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering

Job description

***This position is a fully field-based opening. You need to live in the assigned area of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)

Interested in working for an international and diverse company?

Looking to use your troubleshooting skills?

Interested in developing your career in the water industry?

If so, read on!

Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family-friendly organization that cares about its people as much as it cares about the environment.

We offer:

Professional onboarding and training options

Powerful team looking forward to working with you

Career coaching and development opportunities

As a Regional Sales Engineer, you will lead strategic sales targeting large industrial and municipal accounts with multiple influencers in your assigned geographic territory. This highly autonomous role requires strong business acumen, planning skills, and the ability to implement strategic sales plans. Your role is essential for high customer satisfaction and ensuring Hach’s solutions are effectively presented to our customers. You will be responsible for the entire Hach product portfolio, including instrumentation, reagents, integrated solutions, and services.

This position is field-based, with minimal office reporting for administrative tasks.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Developing sales territory and account plans to achieve targets, utilizing SFDC, and reporting results and funnel health during weekly reviews with your manager. Using Hach tools and systems to drive growth.

Preparing and presenting monthly forecasts by managing opportunities accurately.

Visiting at least 10 clients per week to implement strategies, solve customer problems, and develop a network within the water management community.

Understanding the Hach portfolio and application areas, including quoting, follow-up, and sales activities. Must be adaptable and knowledgeable across many applications (WWTW, DW, Power, Oil & Gas, F&B).

The essential requirements of the job include:

At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the analytical instrumentation industry as a sales associate.

Preferred degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar fields.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong teamwork skills and ability to work across cultures, countries, locations, and business teams.

Willingness and flexibility to travel long distances and lodge away from home (2-3 nights a month when required).

Own vehicle with a valid Code B license.

At Hach (www.hach.com ), we are committed to ensuring water quality worldwide. Our mission is to make water analysis faster, simpler, greener, and more informative through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable solutions.

Joining our team allows you to make a measurable impact globally by supporting essential water needs. You will be part of a respectful, collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development, supported by resources that positively influence your life. At Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine.

Motivated by climate change and global health challenges, we are working within a rapidly digitizing industry to develop innovative technologies that safeguard water and the environment. Learn more about us at https://www.hach.com/about-us .

Hach is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions, comprising over 16,000 associates across Water Quality and Product Identification segments, united by our purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.

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