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Sales Engineer (Pumps & Valves) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Rosslyn, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

Selling to companies takes patience; at this business internet provider in Rosslyn, big deals are worth the wait. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a business internet provider on the Rosslyn side of Gauteng. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.

What you need

You close deals, not just collect meetings
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Cellphone contract and laptop
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
Car allowance and fuel card
Annual incentive trip for top performers

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your qualifications plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Rosslyn; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Show target versus actual for each of your last three years; B2B managers skip CVs without numbers.
Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.