Sales Specialist - EPC's and OEM's

ABB Schweiz AG; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sales Specialist to drive sales within the engineering sector. The role requires a National Diploma or degree, at least 5 years of experience, and expertise in business development and customer relations. The successful candidate will have a significant impact on market opportunities and customer satisfaction through effective sales strategies.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being and retirement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or engineering-related fields.
• Experience in business development with a track record of acquiring new customers.
• Knowledge of mining segment and LV/MV drive products.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales of products, systems, and services.
• Identifying customer needs and developing solutions.
• Managing sales planning and administrative processes.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Sales

Education

National Diploma or University degree in engineering

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Run what runs the world.

Position: Sales Specialist

Reports to: Sales Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for selling products, systems, and services within a designated market or division, aligned with the division strategy.

Daily, you will meet qualitative and quantitative sales targets to ensure sustainable growth in orders, revenue, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction.

You will identify and develop new sales opportunities, showcasing your expertise.

Work Model

Office-based

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Driving sales of products, systems, and services, focusing on volume, profitability, and new market opportunities while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Identifying customer needs, presenting ABB's offerings, and developing solutions that add value for both the customer and ABB.
• Managing sales planning, proposal preparation, technical and financial offers, and administrative processes including cash collection and project coordination.
• Executing marketing activities, communicating value propositions, and ensuring alignment with ABB's delivery, payment, and contractual terms.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and continuously learn. Everyone contributes uniquely, pushing ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work has a meaningful impact.

Qualifications for the Role

• National Diploma or University degree (preferably in engineering)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or engineering-related fields demonstrating capability to achieve results
• Experience in business development, with a track record of acquiring new customers and markets
• Knowledge of the mining segment (CMM) and SSA market preferred
• Market and product knowledge of LV and MV drive products is essential
• Experience in selling electrical or mechanical products
• Proficiency in computer skills

What’s in It for You?

We encourage you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You will have the tools and freedom to grow, shape your career, and take on meaningful challenges. Your work will create visible and tangible impacts every day.

Benefits

ABB offers comprehensive benefits supporting well-being, retirement, and career development stages.

About Us

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