Sales : Technical Sales Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Engineering sector, is looking to employ a Technical Sales Engineer to their team based in Port Elizabeth, to grow sales volume in the region.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities.
• Provide tailored solutions to customers through building strong relationships and understanding customers’ needs.
• Service and grow existing customer base; including cold calling.
• Manage inter-branch stock transfers and administration in line with company processes.
• Full stock control function; customer stock maintenance and stock holding; maintain an orderly stockroom, categorize inventory effectively, and follow stock control processes.
• Manage and implement well-organized systems to improved inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed targets.
• Grow sales volume within existing customer base.
• Keep all necessary paperwork and records of relevant daily sales activities up to date.
• Identify opportunities and conduct tests, demonstrations and presentations to showcase product quality and benefits to customers.
• Work closely with the sales team, nationally, and other key departments.
• Attend individual and branch performance meetings with management to determine progress regarding agreed KPI’s.
• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts and reports to management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to capitalize on new opportunities.

• Matric.
• Relevant qualifications advantageous.
• Experience working with manufacturing machines, including but not limited to CNC, milling, lathes, etc.
• Experience in the cutting tools industry and understanding of carbide cutting tools and applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven sales record; selling carbide tooling products an advantage.
• Self-driven, dynamic and results-driven.