Sales Application Engineer

Network Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Sales Application Engineer to join an innovative team specializing in mining safety technology. The role involves applying technical expertise to support sales, conduct product demonstrations, and collaborate with sales teams to drive adoption of advanced Collision Avoidance Systems. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience in technical sales within the mining or industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales or engineering support.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into customer-friendly language.
• Experience conducting technical product demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales process with technical expertise.
• Collaborate with sales teams and product managers.
• Conduct product demonstrations for customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Knowledge of Collision Avoidance Systems

Digital safety solutions understanding

Excellent communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Certifications in sales engineering

Job description

Overview

Join an innovative team at the forefront of mining safety technology, specializing in Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS). As a Sales Application Engineer, you will apply your technical expertise to support the sales process, translating customer needs into tailored, high-quality solutions. Collaborate with regional sales teams, product managers, and engineering experts to drive adoption of cutting-edge CAS solutions in industrial and mining environments.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Additional certifications in sales engineering, industrial automation, or mining technology advantageous

Job Experience & Skills Required

• 25 years experience in technical sales or engineering support within the mining or industrial technology sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of mining safety systems, particularly Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS)
• Experience with digital safety solutions and industrial automation systems
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly language
• Sales acumen with a customer-centric mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and customer deployment processes
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
• Support regional sales teams in customer engagements and deal closure
• Conduct technical product demonstrations for prospective and existing customers
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and RFIs / RFQs, ensuring technical accuracy
• Provide recommendations based on risk assessments and system capabilities
• Equip sales teams with technical knowledge to confidently address customer queries
• Act as a liaison between customers and engineering / product teams

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