RB 407266 - Senior Technical Sales Engineer (Smelters) – Johannesburg

Employer Description

Our client is a leading company in the design and supply of high-capacity furnaces and complete smelting plants.

Job Description

Reporting to the GM: Sales & Marketing, You will be responsible for:

• Meeting and exceeding the sales budget by securing new business.
• Drive the development of new markets to successfully gain market share and stay ahead of competitors.
• Evaluate, change & adapt the sales approach to meet the business needs and that of
  prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to achieve sales budgets
• Compile competitive tenders ensuring accurate pricing is taken into consideration
• Negotiate contractual conditions with clients
• Prepare tender budget
• Assist in the preparation of press releases, market tracking & sales forecasts
• Plan and manage the company’s presence in exhibitions and conferences
• Assist and guide the project team in commercial & technical interpretation
• Build client relationships that will be beneficial to the Company

Qualifications

• A BEng /BTech in Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgical/Electrical/Chemical)

Skills

• 5 - 10 years experience within the smelting, mining or steelmaking industry
• Knowledge of Ferro-Alloys and Ironmaking highly advantageous
• Experience in design and project environment, with the ability to convert complex technical concepts to saleable products
• Global economics and market analysis will be advantageous
• Sufficient commercial experience to negotiate legally binding contracts
• Understanding of process design
• Understanding of I.o.T and digitalisation in relation to engineering
• Project lifecycle knowledge essential
• Advanced Excel knowledge