Sales Engineer (Exports)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled sales professional with a degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering. The candidate should have 3-5+ years of technical B2B sales experience and the ability to build lasting client relationships. Responsibilities include managing complex client engagements and leading technical solution development in capital-intensive sectors. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in technical B2B sales or industrial marketing.
• Experience in thermal systems, steam, or hot water.
• Ability to meet sales targets and grow market share.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage lasting client relationships from first contact to final contract.
• Identify and grow opportunities in capital-intensive sectors with long project cycles.
• Lead technical solution development, working closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Skills

Technical B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Solution-selling skills

Education

Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM systems

Job description

• Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-5+ years of experience in technical B2B sales or industrial marketing.
• Able tomeet sales targets and grow market share.
• Confidence in managing long-cycle sales and complex, technical client engagements.
• Experience in thermal systems, steam, or hot wateror similar
• Strong communication, negotiation, and solution-selling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and familiarity with CRM systems.
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally

Key Responsiblties:

Build and manage lasting client relationships, from first contact to final contract.

Identify and grow opportunities in capital-intensive sectors with long project cycles.

Lead technical solution development, working closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Review specs, design custom proposals, and ensure tech-meets-commercial fit.

Represent the brand at industry events and marketing initiatives.

Stay ahead of trends, contributing to sales strategy and innovation.