External Sales Engineer - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 04-07-2018 11:21:45 AM
29-08-2018 11:21:45 AM
Technical - External Sales Engineer

based in Port Elizabeth

The main purpose of this position is to develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential/new customers, follow-up on quotations and successfully negotiate orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales
? Direct selling to customers and generating new sales leads.
? Visiting assigned customers according to planned calling schedules.
? Preparing budgets, estimated potential and planned profitability per customer.
? Actively promoting the sales of switchgear to existing customers and researching new market opportunities.
? Obtain enquiries, prepare quotations and followup to conclusion.
? Develop leads on other the Products
? Assist with technical queries.
? Assist with product launches, technical presentations and Trade Shows.
? Attend regular Sales and Project meetings

Reports
? Submit montly sales report on CRM
? Maintain and update customer data base.
? Obtain information on competitor’s product, pricing policies and business strategies.

Technical Assistance
? Assist with technical queries.
? Assist with product launches, technical presentations and trade shows.
? Attend regular Sales and Projects meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Formal electrical qualification – recognised apprenticeship / diploma will be an advantage.
? Experience in Electric Motors, Variable Speed Drives and Electric Panels sales and related products.
? Extensive experience in the sales field.
? Good level of computer literacy, specifically MS. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SYSPRO.
? Good negotiating and presentation skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
? A legal drivers licence.
? Be able to negotiate and close deals.

WORKING CONDITIONS
? Out of the Office. Position require out of town travel.