Technical Sales Engineer Job, Current Sales & Marketing Jobs,

Title: Technical Sales Engineer-Welding & Cutting Equipment,

Location: Nairobi,

Gross Salary: 220-280k,

Our client is an international corporation dealing with manufacturing welding, air and gas handling equipment, and medical devices. They are seeking to hire a Technical Sales Engineer who will be tasked with identifying and developing sales opportunities and meet the set business targets. S/he will also support new or existing end users, distributors and agents in their sales enquires and develop market share in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Develop new customers and key accounts
• Meet sales targets assigned by Line Manager and develop competence of the companies’ product range.
• Ensure sales reports is up-to-date for monthly and weekly meetings and prepare forecasting reports on the company’s products and processes
• Plan and schedule customer visits, sell orders to customers, ensure complete documentation of the orders, and follow up on order status with customers
• Support Finance with payment collection, update line managers on order status using CRM system
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining products or services to customers and prospective customers
• Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support
• Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
• Plan and modify products to meet customer needs
• Resolve client problems with installed equipment
• Help in researching and developing new products
• Recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes will lower costs or increase production
• Any other duty assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering discipline/background Technical Requirements
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Technical sales background at correlative companies such as welding and cutting Industries or related industry segments like tools, safety equipment, abrasives, etc.
• Good knowledge about the welding, equipment and tools distributors in the Kenya.
• Good knowledge about the fabrication workshops, mining, cement & sugar industry
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili are required. Hindi will be an added advantage.
• A self-motivated, commercially focused candidate with excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically are essential
• Strong financial skills with the ability to analyze potential development opportunities and trends are essential.
• A valid local driving license is essential

NB

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Technical sales background at correlative companies such as welding and cutting Industries/equipment/is a must

How to Apply

Please only send your CV quoting the job title in the email subject ( Technical Sales Engineer ) to  [email protected]  before  Monday 23 ^rd  November 2020.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.

N.B : We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted