Service Sales Engineer

Key Careers And Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronic equipment sector seeks a Market Development / Sales Engineer. The role involves leveraging technical knowledge and communication skills to drive sales of test and measurement support services. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Electronic Engineering and have experience in creating market opportunities within a highly technical environment. This position demands effective negotiation abilities and a commitment to customer satisfaction while also requiring travel outside South Africa.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in Radio Frequency Applications and Calibration of measurement instruments preferred.
• Experience creating new markets for Service Centres with technicians.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel outside South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Sell products and services effectively while developing customer relationships.
• Translate customer needs into profitable services and foster great relationships with Account Managers.
• Negotiate to obtain favorable results while adhering to company policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Engagement

Time Management

Education

Diploma / Degree in Electronic Engineering (Light Current)

Job description

Market Development / Sales Engineer Our client requires a Market Development / Sales Engineer who has experience in selling high value test and measurement support services into the electronic equipment market.

Duties & Responsibilities The combination of technical knowledge and effective communication skills is essential.

Ability to effectively sell products or services and negotiate, analytical & problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, strong interpersonal & client-facing interaction (customer engagement) skills.

Continually increase the profitable business through a Service Centre.

Understand and interpret customer needs and translate them into profitable services.

Provide information on the competitive landscape.

Understand the company's current products and services and know the company's installed base of products.

Sell proposals for potential new revenue streams to management using researched business plans.

Foster excellent working relationships with the Account Managers and the Service Centre manager.

Be able to negotiate at required levels to obtain win-win results.

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Ability to work well under pressure, commitment to customer satisfaction and willingness to learn.

Desired Experience & Qualification This position requires a Diploma / Degree in Electronic Engineering (Light Current) or similar industry experience.

Experience or knowledge in Radio Frequency Applications and Calibration of test and measurements instruments is preferred.

Experience in creating / finding new markets for a Service Centre with technicians highly experienced in a broad range of sophisticated electronic technologies.

Good understanding of the competitive environment in Test and Measurement repair and calibration market.

Experience in selling skills and time management training.

Willing to travel outside South Africa.

Valid driver's license, passport, and own suitable and reliable transport.