Sales Engineer

Reporting to the Sales Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the promotion, sales and support of the company’s products and services to key end-users and distributors in the South African market.
 
Responsibilities of Job

Develop and promote sustained sales growth to achieve company sales objectives in South Africa. 
Achieve sales and profitability in line with individual sales targets and company objectives. 
Visit and meet customer regularly to understand their requirements and providing necessary solutions. 
Build relationship with key personnel (decision makers) within a customer’s organisation.
Prepare presentations and proposals to communicate value proposition, including proper review of customer specifications and commercial requirements. 
Conduct market development plans and implement weekly activities aimed at growing the market share. 
Coordinate and resolve customer service issues in a manner that retains the customer and provides opportunity for additional revenue in the future. 
Assist finance department in collecting unpaid debts. 
Co-ordinate and communicate with other departments within company . 
Ensure completion of customer satisfaction reports when required. 
Ensure that company ERP system is utilized to maximum possible extent. 
Maintain accurate customer database to ensure effective account management. 
Continuously acquire new skills to stay up to date to the latest best practices. 
Advise customers of product developments and special promotions 
Represent the company at exhibitions, events and demonstrations when required.