Project Sales Engineer

Reference: Pta004107-MM-1

A Project Sales Engineer opportunity for a Bulk Handling equipment company in Pinetown. Develop sales leads, qualify prospects and make sales calls face-to-face and online. Perform site surveys, estimate, prepare, and propose consultative sales solutions to meet specific customers' needs. Maintain close contact with existing and potential new clients.

Project Sales Engineer

Pinetown

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A recognised Engineering or Commercial qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Bulk Handling Equipment and/or Systems are an added advantage
• A solid technical background and ability to sell it to a customer.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to build long-lasting customer relationships
• Analytical, problem-solving, and resilient
• Independent and self-reliant, with good interpersonal skills.
• Assertive and can make decisions.
• Dedicated and focused and able to multitask.
• Good communicator, both verbally and in writing, and with confidence at any level.
• Sound ability to formulate costings and work out profit margins.
• The ability to understand GA drawings and P&ID’s
• The ability to understand and work through project tenders.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of a manufacturing business.
• Ability to present a technical solution to a customer.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Develop the customer database with customers that may benefit from company products or servicesand maximise customer potential
• Develop long-term relationships with customers, through managing and interpreting their projectrequirements
• Sales of products and/ or service s that best satisfy customer needs in terms of project scope,quality, price and delivery deadlines.
• Assist with negotiating tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both the customer andcompany needs
• Host technical presentations and demonstrate how the company product and process meet the customer needs
• Liaise with other members of the sales team and other technical colleagues.
• Assist in the design of custom-made products and systems
• Prepare costing models and mini procurement sheets
• Prepare the PFD s and P&ID s of the projects.
• Prepare accurate detailed project quotes.
• Provide pre-sales technical assistance
• Coordinate projects together with the project engineers.
• Prepare the handover files and arrange the handover to the project team
• Work on after-sales support services and provide technical backup as required
• Arrange and carry out product training with site technical support team.
• Prepare reports from time to time and keep customer records
• Support marketing activities by attending trade shows and conferences
• Meet monthly and annual sales targets
• Provide training if and when needed.

Please apply via our website: www.edrecruiters.co.za or submit your cv to ***email_hidden*** - Reference Pta004107 Should we not contact you within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion. Only SA citizens may apply.