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Sales Engineer (Pumps & Valves)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

You'll find, win and grow business clients for a conference and events venue in Cape Town CBD. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.

What you need

Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification

Extra points for

A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
Salesforce, Zoho or HubSpot CRM experience

What's in it for you

Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Cellphone contract and laptop
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
Annual incentive trip for top performers

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus your qualifications.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.
Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.