Sales Consultant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Engineer in Johannesburg to drive growth in sales within the Industrial Gas sector. The ideal candidate will lead the commercial cycle, manage existing customer relationships, and have a BTech in Chemicals with at least 5 years of sales experience. This role offers an opportunity to develop cost-effective solutions and build long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in the Industrial Gas environment.
• At least 5 years' experience in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full commercial cycle from identifying opportunities to contract negotiations.
• Manage and service the company's current customer base.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals and manage tender processes.

Skills

Experience in the Industrial Gas environment

Proven sales skills

Strong relationship-building abilities

Education

BTech Chemicals or similar Degree

Job description

Overview

This role plays a pivotal part in expanding our on-sites and Sale of Equipment (SOE) business. The successful candidate will lead the full commercial cycle from identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and managing tenders, through to contract negotiations and long-term stewardship of key customer accounts.

The Sales Engineer will be responsible for growth in sales by new business, covering the full range of products in all related markets. Maintains and services the company's current customer base. Your expertise in mechanical and chemical engineering, combined with an analytical mindset, enables you to develop cost-effective solutions for clients. You're a natural relationship builder with a strong professional network and the ability to identify new opportunities while managing existing client relationships.

Requirements

• Candidates must have experience in the Industrial Gas environment, to service on-site clients
• Prospecting : Identify, screen, and develop on-sites and sale of gas opportunities
• Proposals & Tendering : Prepare technical and commercial proposals, manage tender processes, and negotiate contracts
• Project Commercial Execution : Take the lead on all commercial activities during project execution
• Account & Contract Management : Build strong, long-term relationships by managing and stewarding existing on-sites contracts

Please do not send your CV if you do not have at least a BTech Chemicals or similar Degree, with at least 5 years' experience in a sales environment.