About the position
Sales Engineer required for Company based in Secunda.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Metallurgical Engineering (or studying toward one).
- 8–10 years’ experience in the mining industry with strong understanding of operational structures and communication channels.
- Solid knowledge of mineral processing, from extraction through to waste management.
- Proven experience in sales of mechanical equipment within the mining sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service, maintain, and grow the mining customer base across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Achieve and exceed regional and personal sales targets.
- Promote and market specialized slurry pumping products, providing product awareness and training to customers, staff, and dealers.
- Conduct customer visits to present products, demonstrate capabilities, and assist with on-site troubleshooting and system upgrades.
- Provide continuous technical support and training, using pump selection software and other specialized tools.
- Manage and grow sales of products, including new product introductions, pump trials, materials, and aftermarket spares; perform site audits to track installed base.
- Support dealers to expand market share through technical sales support, training, and regular client engagement.
- Gather market intelligence on competitors and trends to inform business strategies.
- Maintain accurate customer, project, and tender information in internal systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams, project engineers, and key account managers on upcoming mining projects and accounts.
- Prepare high-level technical reports, documents, and briefings within deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies.
- Update work instructions and documentation as needed.
Desired Skills:
- Sales engineer
- technical sales engineer
- mining
- pumps
- valves
Employer & Job Benefits:
- plus 50% medical aid
- car allowance and pension