Sales Engineer, Middleburg (75748)

the Voith Group; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company seeks a Sales Engineer in Middleburg to enhance market share in African countries. The role involves selling industrial products, maintaining client relationships, and analyzing market trends. Ideal candidates should have an engineering degree and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in mining, power, oil, and gas industries.
• Strong selling experience.

Responsibilities

• Sell and secure orders for engineered industrial products.
• Research and analyze the market to understand key business drivers.
• Conduct product application audits at customer facilities.

Skills

Selling

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company with a broad portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications. Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials, transport, and automotive. Founded in 1867, the company has around 22,000 employees, sales of 5.2 billion euros, and locations in over 60 countries worldwide, making it one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

This position is for a Sales Engineer based in Middleburg. The role's primary purpose is to increase profitable market share in a geographic area that includes African countries. The successful candidate will service and maintain the existing client base.

Sales Engineer - Middleburg

• Sell and secure orders for engineered industrial products and services to decision-makers in industries such as raw materials, steel, power, oil and gas, through a relationship-based approach.
• Research and analyze the market to understand key business drivers, influences, competitor activity, and market potential in the mining and metals industry.
• Conduct product application audits at customer facilities.
• Drive market share penetration and growth within existing business bases.
• Ensure quality in client call reports.
• Maintain CRM data integrity, ensuring accuracy of client information.

Ideal Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in mining, power, oil, and gas industries.
• Strong selling experience.
• Experience with commercial service agreements or contracts.

Business Competencies

• Understanding of competitor activities and market drivers.
• Knowledge of power and mining industries.
• Understanding of products and SWOT analysis.
• Familiarity with Voith terminology.
• Knowledge of drivelines (motor couplings, gearboxes) used in heavy industry.
• Knowledgeable about features and benefits of Voith products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Personal and Interpersonal Competencies

• Embodies Voith values.
• Forward planning and highly persuasive.
• Socially confident and relationship builder.
• Observant, analytical, and critical thinker.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Resilient, results-oriented, and competitive.
• Numerate.

Key Skills

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 3-5 years

Vacancy: 1

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