Sales Specialist - Namibia & Botswana

H-E Parts; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for a motivated Sales Specialist in Modderfontein, Gauteng, to drive sales growth and effective customer relationships in targeted markets. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and 5-7 years of experience in business development within the power utility sector. Proficiency in English and willingness to travel extensively are essential. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in customer relationship-building, business development and sales.
• Proven track record of sales in the power utility environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Selling products/systems/services to customers.
• Maintaining effective customer relationships.
• Preparing sales plans using company tools.
• Managing administrative procedures in sales.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Business development

Sales in power utility environment

Market understanding

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical or electronic engineering

Job description

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R0099276

Date Posted:

2025-07-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Specialist to join our team. In this role, you responsible for the growth of sales and business within the assigned markets of Namibia and Botswana, in accordance with the business strategy of Hitachi Energy.

How you’ll make an impact

• Selling products/systems/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix and profitability targets for all the Business Units according to defined targets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships to understand customer needs. Promoting customer understanding of full product, systems and services offering, and aligning to provide suitable solutions. Ensuring a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Preparing sales plans using company tools. Performing regular status reviews and proposes recovery plans in cases of potential order shortfalls.
• Creating added value for the customer and Hitachi Energy, ensuring the successful outcome of transactions, contracts and proposals by using effective sales techniques. Communicating details in accordance with Hitachi Energy’s offering and strategy.
• Ensuring efficient marketing activities and value proposition to customers.
• Identifying and driving the development of new market opportunities in the designated market and ensure know-how sharing and cross-collaboration.
• Managing administrative procedures in sales processes and supports collection and project management activities when needed.
• Preparing offers in coordination with the bid and proposal department and/or the Marketing Manager. Ensuring appropriate technical and financial aspects of offers, including prices and trading conditions.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in customer relationship-building, business development and sales in the power utility environment.
• Proven track record of sales of Hitachi Energy-related projects and products.
• In depth understanding of the market and operating environment of the target country(ies).
• Proven experience in working with cross-country teams in the business areas of Hitachi Energy is advantageous.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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