Technical Sales Engineer

SUMMARY:
A Technical Sales Engineer opportunity for a materials handling/Manufacturing company in Randburg. The technical sales engineer will liaise regularly with other members of the sales team and colleagues from a range of departments, such as purchasing and manufacturing as well as senior company managers.

POSITION INFO:
Technical Sales Engineer Randburg MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Recognised Engineering or Commercial qualification or at least 3 years experience in similar position Good interpersonal skills. Assertive and able to take decisions quickly and correctly. Good, trusting relationships with staff. Have multitasking ability. Dedicated and focused. Passion for work. Good communicator, both verbally and in writing. Communicate with confidence at any level. Good financial skills. High sales and marketing ability. Reliable, tolerant and determined. A strong network in client base. Expert knowledge and good understanding of distribution, supply chain, manufacturing business issues. Proven success-presenting technology as business solution. Proven success selling in complicated sales surroundings with both technical and business buyers. Good team leading ability and managing additional technical resources for meeting the account needs. Good knowledge of Microsoft office. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Reviewing customer operations for improving business process opportunities. Understanding product capability gaps or functionality to define ways to handle them using partners, product enhancements, etc. Defining the best company products to address requirements of prospect business. Providing responses for product and technical requests. Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the company products, functions, features and benefits. Searching for new clients who might benefit from company products or services and maximizing customer potential in designated regions. Travelling to visit potential clients. Developing and growing long-term relationships with customers. Managing and interpreting customer requirements - speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs. Persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery. Calculating client quotations. Negotiating tender and contract terms to meet both client and company needs. Negotiating and closing sales by agreeing terms and conditions. Offering after-sales support services. Administering client accounts. Analysing costs and sales. Recording and maintaining client contact data. Coordinating sales projects. Supporting marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events. Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client needs. Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts. Solving client problems. Please apply via our website: Should we not contact you within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion. Only SA citizens may apply.