Technical Sales Engineer

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Work from anywhere up to 30 days/year

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Annual bonus

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a high-performing Sales professional for the South Africa, Johannesburg-Alrode region to drive industrial/mining product sales. You will manage the end-to-end sales process, maintain strong client relationships, and tailor solutions to client needs while coordinating with finance to keep receivables up to date.

Ideal candidates have a BTech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of mining/industrial sales experience and a strong technical sales background.

Qualifications

• BTech Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years in industrial/mining sales.
• Excellent negotiation skills to close deals.
• Strong commercial acumen and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Demonstrate understanding of the company's products to effectively communicate their features and benefits to potential clients
• Cultivate sustainable relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions specific to their needs
• Compile sales presentations to showcase products or services addressing client concerns and objections to close sales management of the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing a sale
• Keeping accurate day to day records in the CRM system Needs to demonstrate the ability to analyze situations critically
• Working closely with finance to ensure receivables are up to date Gold and/or coal mining experience technically and commercially will be an advantage

Skills

Sales skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

BTech Mechanical/Chemical

Technical sales

Education

BTech Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Sales South Africa, Johannesburg-Alrode, Gauteng Full Time Regular

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the company's products to effectively communicate their features and benefits to potential clients

What you´ll do

• Achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the company's products to effectively communicate their features and benefits to potential clients
• Cultivate sustainable relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions specific to their needs
• Compile sales presentations to showcase products or services addressing client concerns and objections to close sales management of the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing a sale
• Keeping accurate day to day records in the CRM system Needs to demonstrate the ability to analyze situations critically
• Working closely with finance to ensure receivables are up to date Gold and/or coal mining experience technically and commercially will be an advantage

What makes you a good fit

• Exceptional sales skills, including negotiation skills to close deals
• Commercial acumen
• Good Communication
• Problem solving ability to resolve any customer queries timeously
• Ability to collaborate with internal stake holders
• BTech Mechanical or Chemical Engineering 3+ years of industrial or mining sales experience
• Strong technical sales background

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Annual 1 month bonus
  

JOB ID:26100972

Job Locations:South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg-Alrode

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

How is work at Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company is a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here .

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