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Sales Engineer (Pumps & Valves)

How2Apply Talent Network

Tembisa, 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 packaging manufacturer in Tembisa, big deals are worth the wait. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Tembisa, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.

Must-haves

Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification
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

Extra points for

A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
Salesforce, Zoho or HubSpot CRM experience
An existing network of buyers in your sector

On offer

Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
Car allowance and fuel card

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements plus your qualifications.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

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

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.