Electric jobs in South Africa

Sales Support Manager

In this role, you will create and finalize bids, estimates, and quotations tailored to customer specifications, requirements, and budget constraints, ensuring market competitiveness and high profit margins. You will maintain and enhance the relationship between all ABB units and your customers. This position operates onsite and is a key contributor to the Electrification Smart Buildings Business Area, reporting to the Sales Support Manager.

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Bid Development: Create competitive bids and estimates by evaluating suitable product combinations and technical and commercial factors. Document tenders promptly and in detail, including cost calculations.
2. Preparation: Manage bid preparations, including technical specifications, financial assessments, and project management elements, with clear pricing and trading terms.
3. Coordination Efforts: Ensure timely contributions for bid preparation, managing external resources for translations and internal approvals.
4. Documentation Management: Collect and organize all offer and order documentation, tracking assumptions and decisions. Provide updates on bid status and analyze tender outcomes.
5. Risk Identification: Recognize potential risks and participate in the Risk Review process as per ABB policy.
6. Information Coordination: Compile technical and cost-related information for proposals.
7. Client Engagement: Build strong customer relationships, understand their needs, and provide technical support during customer meetings.

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 5-7 years of experience in electrical or proposals field
• Familiarity with electrical projects/products and LV installations
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• ERP System SAP knowledge is advantageous
• Strong understanding of technical and product management related to bidding and quotations
• Experience supporting RFQs, tenders, and technical support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and maintain documentation

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