Business Development Engineer - Pretoria Verfied

R 750 000 per annum Pretoria, Gauteng Pretoria, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 02-08-2017 12:54:06 PM
27-09-2017 12:54:06 PM
Our client, a global, technology-driven supplier of high-quality products and services to the mining, mineral beneficiation and power generation industries, catering for diverse requirements of most mineral beneficiation needs and branches nationwide are currently sourcing a Business Development Engineer to facilitate business development and maximise company profits by ensuring participation in the target market.

Ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Metallurgy/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with at least 5 years sales experience in a related environment.

Position details:

Job description / core competencies: Plans to increase competitive share in the territory are successfully implemented
Market share is increased by obtaining new business
Company sales procedures are followed during sales calls
Commercial viability of technologies in competition are analyzed and counter-strategies implemented
Customer relations management database is maintained
Product and service proposals to customers are price and technologically competitive where required
Attendance and participation at exhibitions and events in order to increase Company?s recognitionand recall by clients
Market research is conducted in designated areas
Presentations are delivered to stakeholders as required
Allocated territorial market segment and market position is identified and developed
Areas for continuous improvement (including R&D) are identified and addressed
All client requests are responded to within 24 hours
Regular site visits as per call plan
Relationships and networks with key stakeholders and influencers are established and maintained

Country: South Africa
Location: Pretoria North

Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

QUALIFICATION
Diploma: Metallurgy/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
At least 5 years sales experience in a related environment

REQUIREMENTS
Good communication skills
Technical/ Professional Knowledge and Skills
Work Standards
Sales Ability/ Persuasiveness
Customer focus
Willing to travel extensively

Company Description:

A global, technology-driven supplier of high-quality products and services to the mining, mineral beneficiation and power generation industries, which caters for diverse requirements of most mineral beneficiation needs, with emphasis on maintaining close customer relationships and partnerships to ensure optimum solutions. Based in Johannesburg, with branches nationwide as well as further afield in Africa and Internationally, the Group has several comprehensively-equipped manufacturing facilities which produce specific product lines.