Technical Sales Engineer

ABB; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Durban seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to drive sales and develop new market opportunities within the Marine & Ports division. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas field, proficiency in SAP and Sales Force, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This onsite role involves achieving sales targets, managing customer communications, and supporting administrative processes. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful solutions.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the Offshore Oil and Gas field.
• Experience with ABB products, technologies, and solutions.
• Current valid driver's licenses in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities in designated market.
• Manage administrative procedures in sales processes.

Skills

SAP Sales Force

Automation and Drives

Technical Sales

Communication in English

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to :

Service Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the sales of products / systems / services within a designated market / division, in line with the division strategy. Each day, you will achieve both qualitative and quantitative sales targets to ensure sustainable order growth, revenues, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying and developing new sales opportunities.

The work model for the role is : Onsite

This role is contributing to the ABB PAMP Marine & Ports Division in Africa. Main stakeholders are De Beers Marine; Transnet; Offshore Oil Rig Platforms and Rigs across African continent.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Communicating to the customers about details related to delivery time, payments, and general terms and conditions, in line with ABB's offering and strategy.
• Ensuring efficient marketing activities and communicates value proposition to customers.
• Identifying and driving the development of new market opportunities in the designated market.
• Managing administrative procedures in sales processes and supports cash collection and project management activities, when needed.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the Role

• You are immersed and highly skilled & enjoy working with SAP Sales Force and the Global Marine and Ports industry market
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in selling of solutions and products. Have established skills Automation and Drives or switchboard. You have 5 years of experience in preferably in the Offshore Oil and Gas field
• Working as Technical Sales Engineer with ABB products, technologies and Solutions
• Highly proficient in SAP and Sales Force preferably
• You are passionate and innovative around working on a Global Platform
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Have a demonstrated track record in offshore oil and gas
• You are at ease communicating in English
• You hold current required Drivers licenses valid in South Africa

What\'s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work on your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You\'ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including people with disabilities, in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.