Sales Engineer Kempton Park

Air Products (S A) (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Bulk Sales Engineer to drive growth and secure profitable new business across a wide range of bulk products. This role is pivotal in maintaining and servicing the current customer base while enhancing market presence through innovative marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical selling experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a solid engineering background. If you are passionate about sales and eager to contribute to a thriving team, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical selling experience in the gas/chemical industry.
• Strong ability to negotiate and build customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in bulk sales by securing new business.
• Maintain existing customer relationships for satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Technical Selling

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Matric with Maths and Science

BEng / BSc Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Key Overview and Responsibilities

The Bulk Sales Engineer will be responsible for driving growth in bulk sales by securing profitable new business across a full range of bulk products and applications within the Reef Region. This role involves maintaining and servicing the company's current bulk regional customer base.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Growing company sales through prospecting for new clients.
2. Maintaining existing customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
3. Enhancing Air Products' market presence through various marketing initiatives.
4. Achieving set annual sales targets.
5. Handling administration and related ad-hoc duties.
6. Actively acquiring industry knowledge for personal and professional development.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science.
• BEng / BSc Engineering qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of technical selling experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience in the gas/chemical or related industry.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and computer literate.
• Proven ability to negotiate at high levels and build strong customer relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and report writing skills.
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 (B) driver's license and own reliable transport.