Minimum Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Process Engineering, or a related technical qualification.
Minimum 5 years' experience in technical sales or business development within industrial markets.
Proven experience selling chemical dosing pumps, metering pumps, water treatment equipment, process instrumentation, or related process technologies.
Experience developing business across Sub-Saharan Africa will be highly advantageous.
Strong commercial acumen with a successful track record of achieving sales growth.
Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Valid driver's licence and valid passport.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a business development strategy for the Sub-Saharan African market.
Identify new customers, projects and distribution opportunities across targeted industries.
Build long-term relationships with end users, EPC contractors, consultants, OEMs and channel partners.
Promote technically engineered solutions and provide application-based sales support.
Prepare technical and commercial proposals and negotiate contracts.
Manage the sales pipeline, forecasts and business development activities through CRM.
Conduct customer visits, product presentations and technical training.
Work closely with engineering and technical support teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Analyse market trends, competitor activity and emerging business opportunities.
Achieve regional sales targets while maintaining profitability.
Develop the foundation to transition into a regional Sales Management role.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a commercially driven technical sales professional with experience in chemical dosing systems, metering pumps, water treatment technologies, process equipment You are passionate about developing new business, enjoy travelling across Africa, and are looking for a long-term opportunity to progress into senior sales leadership.
Remuneration
R600,000 – R1 000,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Performance-based bonus
Fuel card
Opportunity to progress into a Sales Manager position
Exposure to international markets and leading industrial technologies