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Join our family.\nWe’reeverythingship. Are you?\nReady to make a big splash in Africa's marine industry?Join our Service Hub in Cape Town and become the trusted partner for spare parts,logisticsand technical support for customers across Africa.\nAbout us: \nAt Damen, wedesign,buildandsupport shipsthatoperateall over the world. As a family-owned maritime company, we combine internationalexpertisewith a practical, hands-on way of working,focused on keeping our customers moving.\nDamen Services supportscustomersafterdelivery,helping them keep theirvesselssafe,reliableand operational. From spare parts andlogisticsto technical service and advice, we make sure customers get the support theyneed,when they need it.\nFrom our Service Hub in Cape Town, we are close to our customers across Africa. This local presence helps us respond quickly, understand the challenges of theregionand provide practical solutions that make a real difference to vessel operations.\nYou will be part of Team Africa: a collaborative, international team with colleagues in South Africa,West-Africaand the Netherlands.Our ‘We Care’ mindset reflects how we workevery day: proactive, solution-oriented and committed to making things happenforour customers, ourpeopleandeach other.\nThe Role\nAs aPart Sales Engineer Services, you willbethemain pointofcontact forcustomersacross Africa when it comes tospare parts,logisticsandday-to-day service support.You willmanage the full parts sales process: from understanding customer needs and preparing offers to coordinating orders,suppliersand deliveries.\nYouwill work closely withthe Account Manager, Sales Manager andcolleaguesin South Africa, West-Africaandthe Netherlands. In this role, you need to enjoy a fast-moving environment, communicate clearly with differentstakeholdersand take ownership to get things done for the customer.\nKey accountabilities\nThis is a good fit if you like to do the following:\nActive approach towards (potential) clients and inform them about the possibility of delivery of specific components;\n\nWithin your region, you willbe responsible forthe proactive sales ofspare parts;\n\nOn a successful sale, you take care of the process byinteracting with supply chainregardingprocurement and logistics;\n\nMaintaining contact with both clients and suppliers about delivery times and prices;\n\nPerformingaccurateadditionaladministrative work, such as building a dossier for eachsales order;\n\nKeepingtrack of the manysales ordersrunning simultaneously;\n\nCooperatingwith colleagues to strive for a better result every day.\n\nSkills & Experience\nWe ask our future Sales Engineer Services to come prepared with the following:\nYouhave:\nPreferablyaNational Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical or commercial discipline;\n\nExperience in a technical sales role preferable within a Service Department;\n\nGood command of English.\n\nYouare:\nCommunicating effectively with team members andstakeholders;\n\nCommercial proactive, result-oriented, with initiative,assertivenessand management skills;\n\nA pragmatic, persuasive Sales Engineer with a solid personality, fitting within a dynamicorganisationwith a hands-on culture;\n\nDecisive and at the same time flexible in your approach and works methodically;\n\nAble to influence, put things into perspectiveand alsoknows how to have the patience that is sometimes needed to achieve results;\n\nWell able to manage expectations.\n\nAlready living in South Africa, preferably in CapeTown.\n\nWhatWe Offer\nAt Damen, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.That'swhy we invest in your growth, well-being, and future.\nCareer Growth Opportunities: Develop yourexpertisethrough continuous learning, international exposure, and access to the Damen Academy, including leadership and development programs.\n\nA Global Family: Become part of an international organization where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and teamwork drive success across the world.\n\nMeaningful Work: Play a direct role in helping customers maximize the performance, safety, and longevity of their vessels.\n\nCompetitive Reward Package: Receive a competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.\n\nHybrid Working: Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.\n\nEngaging Culture: Join company events, sports activities, and social initiatives in a workplace where colleagues support one another and celebrate success together.\n\nTime to Recharge: Enjoy 18 paid vacation days annually and the freedom tomaintaina healthy work-life balance.\n\nGet on board!\nIf you feel you share our values and passion, thenwe’dlike to see whatyou’remade of. Who knows,maybe we’remade for each other? Get on board.We would love to read your resume and motivation.\nRecruiter:\nAnkie van HeesEmail:\n apply through the Apply Button. 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