Sales Engineer - Power Electronics and Drives

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

Job summary

A global engineering company is looking for a Sales Engineer in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves sales and business development of variable speed drives and soft starters across Southern Africa. Candidates should hold an electrical engineering degree and have 3-5 years of sales experience in relevant industries. Flexibility, career growth opportunities, and great benefits including annual bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years in a sales role with technical aspects.
• Proven ability to conduct presentations.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Sales experience in related verticals

Ability to conduct presentations

Network within industries

Good knowledge of variable frequency drives

Education

Electrical engineering degree or similar

Job description

Sales Engineer - Power Electronics and Drives

Requisition ID: 46137

Job Location(s):

Johannesburg, ZA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Seg

Job Function: Sales

Work Location Type: On-site

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 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 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.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.