Sales Engineer

Michael Page; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for the electrical contracting sector in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in B2B sales, specifically in high-voltage environments. This role offers professional growth within a supportive company culture, focused on impactful projects.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work culture

Chance to work on impactful projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years in closing large, complex B2B deals in the high-voltage electrical environment.
• Experience in energy/power sector or comparable industry is essential.
• Track record of exceeding sales targets and achieving growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business in defined market segments to achieve revenue targets.
• Build strategic networks in the private sector.
• Maintain a healthy sales funnel from prospects to leads.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong technical background

Ability to manage proposals and meet deadlines

Commercial acumen and cost estimation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• New business development in the private sector defined market segments and other new geographical markets to achieve strict revenue growth targets.
• Quickly grow, build and nurture strategic networks and relationships in the private sector.
• Responsible for building and maintaining a healthy sales funnel from prospects to leads.
• Daily activities will include prospecting, cold calling to access new clients, and attending multiple face-to-face meetings based on planning guided by defined sales processes and objectives.
• Qualifying and closing deals and preparing proposals / quotes timeously and accurately based on clients' needs / requirements.
• Gain customer appreciation and trust by ensuring that we recommend technically suitable products and solutions at viable and competitive prices.
• Meeting monthly, quarterly & annual sales targets as agreed with the company.
• Maintaining a solid understanding of current market dynamics and energy trends.
• Maintaining familiarity and operating at all levels within the private sector procurement networks, from supply chain executives, plant managers, engineering managers, project managers and other influential players in the value chain.
• Maintain a deep understanding of client operations, challenges, and strategic objectives through regular customer interactions with HODs, engineers, plant managers and other important role players until they are handed over to the retentions department.
• Update of company sales tracking systems with accurate data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective customer experience.
• Provide input to strategy and new business team based on client needs and feedback and support the rollout on new products and services as and when they are launched.
• Reporting / presenting at weekly, monthly and Ad Hoc sales meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in closing large, complex, strategic B2B deals within the private sector, specifically in the high-voltage (HV) / medium-voltage (MV) electrical contracting environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in the energy / power sector or a comparable industry.
• Proven experience in prospecting, lead generations, entering new markets, business development.
• Willingness to travel nationally and regionally, including on-site client meetings.
• Proven success in private sector sales within South Africa. Experience in other African markets is an added advantage.
• Strong track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and achieving growth objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in prospecting and deal-closing strategies; this is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Deep understanding of private sector procurement processes and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in delivering exceptional customer service and building trust-based client relationships.
• Familiarity with various sales methodologies and experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Specific experience in sales within the high-voltage (HV) electrical contracting environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities that create impact and clarity.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong technical background (engineering or equivalent).
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial acumen and cost estimation knowledge.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent position within a well established company in the power maintenance sector.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• The chance to work on exciting and impactful projects.