Sales Engineer – Cement Additives

Saint-Gobain SA; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain SA is seeking a Sales Engineer for Cement Additives to drive sales growth and profitability across Sub-Saharan Africa and the wider African market. You will develop winning sales strategies, build strong customer partnerships, and collaborate with the Cement Sales team to unlock new business opportunities and deliver market-leading solutions.

You will lead forecasting, negotiate contracts, provide technical and product development support, oversee industrial trials, coordinate

Qualifications

• Drive sales growth in the cement sector.
• Develop strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Lead forecasting, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Provide technical and product development support.
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and market share within the cement sector.
• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Lead sales forecasting, contract negotiations, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical support, product development support, and oversee industrial trials.
• Coordinate operational activities, including inventory management and product supply.
• Monitor market trends and identify business growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective resolution of customer complaints and deliver high-quality after-sales support.
• Maintain compliance with safety, company policies, and industry standards.

Skills

Sales growth

Key account management

Forecasting

Contract negotiations

Technical support

Product development support

Industrial trials oversight

Safety & compliance

Job description

Join Chryso, Saint-Gobain as a Sales Engineer for Cement Additives and drive sales growth and profitability across Sub-Saharan Africa and the wider African market. Develop winning sales strategies, build strong customer partnerships, and collaborate with the Cement Sales team to unlock new business opportunities and deliver market-leading solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and market share within the cement sector.
• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Lead sales forecasting, contract negotiations, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical support, product development support, and oversee industrial trials.
• Coordinate operational activities, including inventory management and product supply.
• Monitor market trends and identify business growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective resolution of customer complaints and deliver high-quality after-sales support.
• Maintain compliance with safety, company policies, and industry standards.

Minimum requirements:

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and market share within the cement sector.
• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Lead sales forecasting, contract negotiations, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical support, product development support, and oversee industrial trials.
• Coordinate operational activities, including inventory management and product supply.
• Monitor market trends and identify business growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective resolution of customer complaints and deliver high-quality after-sales support.
• Maintain compliance with safety, company policies, and industry standards.

“We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices.”