Sales Engineer

MEB Energy; Durban; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

MEB Energy in Durban is seeking a full-time, on-site Sales professional to identify and pursue new business opportunities, manage a pipeline of prospects, and build lasting client relationships.

You will conduct meetings and presentations, prepare proposals and quotations, negotiate terms, and close sales in line with targets, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and accurate records. Experience in water and wastewater is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and active listening.
• Excellent customer service with relationship-building and problem-solving.
• Solid sales skills including prospecting, qualification, negotiation and closing.
• Experience in water and wastewater industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools.
• Secondary education completed; diploma/degree in Business/Marketing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects and build long-term client relationships.
• Conduct meetings and presentations, prepare proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate terms and close sales in line with targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure delivery and maintain sales records.
• Provide ongoing client support and stay informed on market trends.
• Participate in product and service training and contribute to sales process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Time management

Office tools

Independent work

Target-driven

Negotiation

Education

Secondary education completed

Business/Marketing degree 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.