Sales Engineer

Armstrong Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining manufacturing industry is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer. The role involves preparing technical presentations, collaborating with sales teams, and generating sales leads. Candidates should have experience in mining sales and strong technical knowledge in engineering concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the mining industry is required.
• Technical knowledge in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop technical presentations for customers.
• Generate high-quality sales leads and negotiate prices.
• Train sales team members on technical aspects of products.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Knowledge of fluid mechanics

Knowledge of thermodynamics

Knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts

Job description

My client, a leader in the mining manufacturing industry, is looking for a Sales Engineer. The ideal candidate must be dynamic, a go-getter with ambition to grow within the company, and have experience working in sales within the mining sector.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing and developing technical presentations to explain the company's products or services to customers.
2. Discussing equipment needs and system requirements with customers and engineers.
3. Collaborating with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support.
4. Generating high-quality sales leads, following up after initial contact, securing and renewing orders, negotiating prices, completing sales, and arranging deliveries.
5. Researching, developing, and modifying products to meet customers' technical requirements and needs.
6. Helping customers with problems related to installed products and recommending upgrades or improvements.
7. Soliciting and logging client feedback to develop new sales and marketing strategies.
8. Identifying areas for improvement and communicating these to upper management.
9. Setting and achieving sales goals and quotas.
10. Training sales team members on the technical aspects of products and services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical engineering concepts.
• Experience in sales within the mining industry.

Criteria

• Creative thinking and innovation.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Commercial awareness, including understanding of target markets.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Applicants will be contacted if shortlisted. If you do not hear within two weeks, your application was not successful. We will retain your CV for future opportunities matching your profile.