External Sales (Electrical Engineer)

Recruiter:

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Job Ref:

JHB000236/AM

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location:

Roodepoort, South Africa

SUMMARY:

External Sales (Electrical Engineer)

ð Roodepoort, Gauteng

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong external sales experience to join their team in Roodepoort. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business development, maintaining client relationships, and providing technical solutions to customers within the electrical infrastructure and industrial sectors.
This role requires a technically skilled professional with the ability to combine engineering expertise with commercial sales capability.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the electrical and industrial sectors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across mining, rail, power, and manufacturing industries.
Provide technical sales support and electrical engineering solutions to meet client requirements.
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and tender documentation.
Conduct client visits, site meetings, and technical presentations.
Work closely with internal engineering and technical teams to ensure appropriate product and solution delivery.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies.
Achieve sales targets while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Industry Background (Essential)

Candidates should come from companies operating in one or more of the following sectors:
Electrical / Power Equipment

Switchgear manufacturers
Protection relay companies
Electrical component suppliers

Industrial Electrical Sales

Companies supplying electrical equipment into mining, rail, power generation, utilities, or manufacturing sectors.

Candidates should ideally have experience in:

Electrical engineering or application engineering roles
Technical sales or business development within industrial electrical markets

Minimum Qualifications

BEng / BEngTech / BTech in Electrical Engineering
OR
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering with strong relevant industry experience.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment and infrastructure
Proven external sales / business development experience
Ability to translate technical solutions into commercial opportunities
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
Self-driven and results-oriented

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