Sales Engineer, Explosion Protection Division

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In automotive production, water treatment plants or chemical systems - around the world, electronic sensors and automation components by Pepperl+Fuchs guarantee smooth and safe operations. We know that dedicated and highly motivated employees are crucial to our success. As we want to continue growing, we hope to find, as soon as possible, the following position in our subsidiary in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager in Sub-Saharan Africa, this role is responsible for regional business development to enlarge the market share of Pepperl+Fuchs Explosion Protection products. The sales engineer will be required to identify potential key accounts in South Africa and establish a plan to convert these key customers through direct sales. The Sales Engineer is also tasked with providing technical consultant sales to customers on product application matters.

Major Accountabilities

• Engage with end customers and OEMs on a daily basis to foster strong customer relationships and actively follow up on ongoing projects.
• Enhance your product knowledge and identify customer pain points within their applications, which will allow you to offer tailored, consultative sales solutions that effectively address their specific challenges.
• Seek out and develop new business opportunities with key accounts to drive growth.
• Contribute to market development by classifying customers and maintaining an accurate customer database in the CRM system.
• Offer technical support and guidance to assist customers in making informed decisions.
• Work collaboratively with channel partners to maximize sales revenue and expand market reach.
• Take initiative in building relationships with customers, influencing their decisions, and ensuring a long-term relationship that promotes high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Regional Sales Manager to share project updates and valuable market insights.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent by experience in the field of process automation.
• Business fluent or native language in English.
• A minimum of 2-3 years working experience in sales.
• Good knowledge of measurement & control technologies, DCS architecture and digital communication.
• Understanding of legalisation around explosion protection is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, excellent analytical skills and able to work well under pressure.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate well with all levels and across organization boundaries.
• Problem-solving attitude and lateral thinker.
• Willing to travel: across South Africa (regularly) and Sub-Saharan Africa (periodically)

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