Sales Engineer Full Time Job

Sales Engineer position available in Cape Town.

A very well-established international manufacturing engineering company is looking for a Sales Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis at their premises in the Cape Town.

As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of sales duties including responding to sales leads, engaging with potential customers, and providing them with quotations for Induction Heating Solutions, Automation Systems and Consumables.

You will collaborate with the engineering team on various sales opportunities, using in-depth knowledge of the market and potential customer’s needs to provide customized solutions. In addition to being a good communicator, you are required to be a creative thinker with excellent problem solving-skills.

Position Requirements:

• Bsc/BEng Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 5 years proven experience in technical sales or a similar role within the engineering sector.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability understand customer applications and requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for client visits and exhibitions nationally and internationally.

Position Responsibilities:

• Respond to sales inquiries from new and existing clients.
• Formulate suitable technical and commercial solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, when required, to gather the necessary details for accurate quotation preparation.
• Prepare and compile quotations, tenders, technical documentation and costing schedules.
• Ensure proposals align with company and customer commercial terms and conditions.
• Gather and organize all required returnable documents and attachments for tender submissions.
• Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling prices
• Liaise with internal engineering teams to ensure accurate solutions and provide project support.
• Follow up on the status and outcomes of submitted tenders and quotations.
• Source updated pricing from internal teams and preferred suppliers for accurate costing.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers.
• Take over special projects outside of core function on an adhoc basis.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
• Represent the company at trade shows
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities.

Applying for Position:

• Only open to South African citizens
• If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV.