Sales Engineer

Flowserve Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to enhance customer relationships and drive sales in the flow control sector. This role involves maintaining key customer communications, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and sales techniques, particularly in the rotating equipment market. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability, where your contributions will help shape a better future for all. If you are passionate about sales and engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 4+ years of experience.
• Sales experience with rotating equipment such as pumps and mechanical seals.

Responsibilities

• Drive bookings to meet/exceed assigned goals and maintain customer communication.
• Develop marketing plans aligned with sales objectives and serve as primary customer contact.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Technical knowledge of pumps and mechanical seals

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems.

Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone.

With 16,+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence.

Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services.

We support 10,+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally.

We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Sales Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with key customers and trade organizations, understanding and solidifying purchase agreements, customer alliances, and market trends.

The successful candidate will also develop a keen understanding of Flowserve operations to enhance selling effectiveness and coordinate selling efforts with other internal and 3rd party selling channel partners.

Your Role

1. Drive bookings levels to meet and/or exceed assigned bookings goal.
2. Maintain regular, planned communication with key customers in the area you support.
3. Develop and implement marketing plans aligned with regional sales objectives to support organizational goals.
4. Serve customers as a primary contact for all business dealings, ensuring all customer concerns are being addressed including proposals, deliveries, repairs, quality, warranty claims, etc.
5. Educate customers on the quality, features, and uses of our products through the full use of the company's marketing materials.
6. Collaborate with application engineers, customer service, and manufacturing to ensure customers' needs are met.
7. Knowledge of the design and operational requirements of rotating pumps, mechanical seals, and related equipment.
8. Skilled at product demonstrations, presentations, and business writing.
9. Proficient in technology such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
10. Maintain organized records, including regular reports, quotes, status, actuals, expenses, etc.
11. Demonstrate financial acumen to discuss business decisions, particularly return on investment in support of solution selling.
12. Able to work independently, efficiently and communicate productively with others.
13. Some physical activity required, such as walking large customer sites, lifting at least 50 lbs, and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Your Profile

1. BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent in relevant field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
2. Knowledge of EPC contractors, OEM and Mining industry in South Africa and larger SADC.
3. Sales experience with rotating equipment such as pumps and mechanical seals.
4. Experience in the oil & gas, power, paper, and chemical industries, including familiarity with API Standard.
5. Knowledge of sales techniques, negotiations, and business finance.
6. Demonstrated skills in leading meetings, including setting agendas, preparing, facilitating discussions, and assigning follow-up activities.
7. Ability to lead root cause failure analysis and communicate results.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Project management experience is a plus.

Req ID: R-

Job Family Group: Sales

Job Family: SA Sales

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