Sales Engineer - Power Electronics And Drives

Danfoss; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is hiring a Sales Engineer for Power Electronics and Drives in Johannesburg. The role includes business development for variable speed drives and soft starters across South Africa. Candidates should have an electrical engineering degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong customer relationships and technical knowledge are essential for success. This position offers a dynamic environment with extensive travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in sales engineering.
• Proven ability to conduct product and solution presentations.
• Established network within the Mining, Minerals & Metals and Cement industries.

Responsibilities

• Generate VSD business from existing and new customers.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Build and manage strong opportunity and project pipelines.
• Develop channel partners and drive new market opportunities.
• Prepare sales plans and budget forecasts.

Skills

Sales and Business Development

Customer relationship management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Variable speed drives knowledge

Education

Electrical engineering degree or similar technical qualification

Job description

Job title :

Sales Engineer - Power Electronics and Drives

Job Location :

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline :

November 10, 2025

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The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Division, based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will report to the Country Sales Manager and will be responsible for Sales and Business Development of Danfoss VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) and Soft Starters across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, in alignment with the Danfoss Business Unit strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Generate VSD business (market share, volume, and profit) from existing and new customers in the Mining, Minerals & Metals and Cement verticals.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding customer needs as well as enhancing customer understanding of full product and service offering.
• Build and manage strong opportunity and project pipelines.
• Develop channel partners, system integrators, EPC and OEM sales.
• Identify and drive the development of new market opportunities in the designated market and ensure cross-collaboration.
• Prepare sales plans and regular status of potential order shortfalls.
• Budget forecasts and monthly reporting.
• Manage administrative procedures in all sales processes including preparation of offers in coordination with the Customer Service team by ensuring the appropriate technical and financial aspects of offers, including prices and trading conditions.

What We're Looking For

• Electrical engineering degree or similar technical qualification.
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar position dealing with the specific technical aspects of the job, Proven ability to conduct product and solution presentations.
• Having established networks within the respective industries and have a proven track record with sales in the related verticals.
• Good knowledge of variable frequency drives and soft starters is an added advantage.
• Willing to travel extensively as / when required.
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs.