About the position
The main purpose of this position is to formulate quotations and tenders related to all power generation products, services and technologies which the company part takes in.
Qualifications and Experience
? Matric
? A recognized and relevant technical qualification (Typical S4 or N6. Electrical or Mechanical
Engineering)
? At least 3-5 years’ work experience in the diesel generators industry, with experience in a similar position being preferred.
? CAD experience will be an advantage.
? Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office and MS Projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Proposals / Sales:
? Take responsibility for tender documents and quotations within the organization.
This will include costing schedules.
? Ensure that tenders and quotations meet the company and the customer's commercial terms and conditions.
? Review customer specifications to ensure compliance (commercially and technically).
? Gather and compile all returnable documentation and attachments required as part of the tender submission.
? Perform cost calculations to determine project margins and selling price and confirm stock availability.
? Inter-phase with customers, Company, branches and business units regarding related tenders/quotations.
? Formulate the best possible solution to meet customer requirements.
? Ensure all technical literature included as part of the tender document is the most relevant and up-to-date information.
? Regularly obtain the latest prices for costing purposes from all the group companies/organizations and preferred suppliers.
? Assist the Business Development team with technical clarifications and evaluate design complexity for costing purposes.
? Review and interpret SLD (Single Line Diagrams) for costing purposes.
? Summarize tenders for ease of evaluation.
? Conduct site inspections if required as part of the tender process and gather all necessary information needed to compile an accurate quotation / tender document.
Customers:
? Assist external and internal customers with technical queries.
? Provide technical support to customers.
? Regularly following up with clients as to the status/success of tenders/quotations submitted
and part take in pre-order negotiations.
? Ability to do product launches and exhibit trade shows.
? Build and maintain customer relationships and generate new business.
Other:
? General Sales Administration
? Continuously improve internal systems and procedures.
? Product training (internally & externally)
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? Monitor engineering developments and new projects within the engineering and energy sectors.
? Process Sales orders for both CODs and account customers via SYSPRO as per ZWE QMS STDs including: order confirmation back to clients, issuing of delivery notes and invoices.
? Ensure deliveries are processed timeously
? Monitor customers' account status
? Issue internal project handover instructions
? Keep the electronic quotation filling system up to date
? Orders/quotations need to be done within 24hrs
Desired Skills:
- diesel generators - CAD
- Negotiations AND communications skills
- electrical and mechanical understanding
- ability work with deadlines and customers
- independent
Employer & Job Benefits:
- yes
