Sales Engineer (Pumps & Valves)

You'll find, win and grow business clients for a business internet provider in Umhlanga. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Umhlanga; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
• Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
• Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
• Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
• Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.

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

• An existing network of buyers in your sector
• A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
• Tender and CSD registration experience

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

• 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.