Sales Engineer

Large organization in Germiston, Gauteng is looking to employ a Sales Engineer.

• The position is strategic to the company's business as multimillion rand decisions are based on the specialist's recommendations around best value to customers; the commercial interests of the company and the provision of best practice technical support. 
• Apart from growing and maintaining client relationships, the role requires and individual with the confidence to organize and run technical seminars and presentations. 
• In addition there is a need to analyze the data collected from clients to determine the effectiveness of solutions recommended and to enable adjustment as required. 
• Regular travel to clients is required, normally more than a maximum of two hour's drive from Johannesburg, Gauteng. 
• Some trips through Africa may also be undertaken if required.

Qualification Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in the Extractive Metallurgical field; BTECH in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, etc.
• Sales and Marketing qualification would be desirable.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Must be a self starter and a problem solver
• Must have strong common sense for work ethics
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be a team player but also be able to work independently
• Outgoing personality suited to building customer relationships
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written essential and good administration skills required
• Practical process experience of at least 5 years is essential and must have encompassed running a concentrator in a mining environment.
• The ideal candidate must be a product/process specialist who will provide clients with product application support.
• Computer literacy essential e.g. Must be proficient in designing PowerPoint presentations, MS Office - SAP knowledge would be an advantage. 
• Other PC packages have been developed to assist in the assessment and selection of the best product for the mills, therefore, prior exposure to programmes of this nature will be advantageous.