Sales Engineer

MEB Energy; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MEB Energy in Durban is seeking a motivated Sales professional to identify new opportunities, manage a sales pipeline, and build long-term relationships with clients. You will prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close deals in line with company targets, coordinating with internal teams for smooth delivery.

The role involves maintaining accurate records, providing ongoing client support, and staying informed about market trends and competitors.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and active listening
• Excellent customer service with relationship-building focus
• Solid sales skills including prospecting, lead qualification, negotiation, and closing
• Relevant experience in sales, preferably in water and wastewater or related industries
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools
• Completed secondary education; a diploma or degree in Business/Marketing is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and manage a pipeline of prospects
• Conduct meetings and presentations, prepare proposals and quotations
• Negotiate terms and close sales in line with company targets
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Maintain accurate sales records and reports and provide ongoing client support
• Participate in product and service training and stay informed about market trends and competitors

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Closing deals

Time management

Independent work

Office tools

Education

Secondary education completed

Diploma or degree in Business/Marketing advantageous

Job description

Company Description

MEB Energy is an international company known for its enthusiastic culture, integrity, and commitment to delivering quality solutions that meet global standards. The organization focuses on strong, sustainable long‑term growth supported by a disciplined approach to risk and expansion. MEB Energy’s performance is driven by its people, operational excellence, and careful consideration of environmental and social impacts. The company helps clients streamline their business, optimize processes, close operational gaps, and achieve cost‑effective, high‑quality results. The Company main focus in South Africa is on the water and wastewater sectors.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site Sales role based in Durban. The Sales professional will identify and pursue new business opportunities, manage a pipeline of prospects, and build long‑term relationships with clients. Daily activities include conducting meetings and presentations, preparing proposals and quotations, negotiating terms, and closing sales in line with company targets. The role involves coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery, maintaining accurate sales records and reports, and providing ongoing support to clients. The Sales professional will also participate in product and service training, stay informed about market trends and competitors, and contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and active listening.
• Candidates should possess excellent Customer Service skills, with a focus on relationship building, problem solving, and client support.
• Candidates should possess solid Sales skills, including prospecting, lead qualification, negotiation, and closing deals.
• Relevant experience in sales, preferably within water and wastewater, or related industries.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools.
• Completed secondary education; a diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is advantageous.