External Sales Engineer - Pumps
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Summary
Field-based technical sales role in Edenvale selling pumps and fluid systems: handling customer technical inquiries, preparing quotations and proposals, interpreting pump curves and bills of materials, and managing deals from inquiry to delivery. Requires an engineering qualification and 3–5 years of external sales experience.
Are you a driven Technical Sales Engineer with a passion for
problem-solving, client support, and cutting-edge engineering solutions? Join
our dynamic team and play a vital role in providing technical expertise,
assisting customers, and driving sales in the pump and fluid system industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Technical Support – Provide expert assistance
for both external and internal sales activities.
- Customer Engagement – Address technical inquiries, issue accurate quotations,
and offer tailored solutions.
- Product Knowledge – Read and interpret pump graphs, bill of materials, and
system designs effectively.
- Quotations & Proposals – Prepare competitive price lists and technical
write-ups to support sales efforts.
- Value-Added Selling – Engage in upselling and lead generation for key market
segments.
- Project Support – Assist in technical aspects of pump sales and system
integration for clients.
- Process Management – Ensure seamless execution from inquiry to final delivery
and payment processing.
- Market Development – Identify new opportunities, collaborate with existing
customers, and grow key business units.
Requirements
- Education: ND/BTech/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical,
Electromechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Experience: 3-5 years in external sales, preferably with exposure to pump
systems, motors, or industrial components.
- Industry Exposure: Prior work experience with water, mining, food, automotive,
chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors is a plus.
- Technical Expertise: Ability to engage with OEM resellers, distributors, and
agents in a sales environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Proactive & Energetic – A natural problem solver with a
strong customer-first mindset.
- Excellent Communicator – Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-Oriented – Ability to work accurately with numbers and technical
specifications.
- Goal-Driven – Passionate about closing deals and achieving high sales
performance.
- Team Player – Collaborative and supportive in a high-energy work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & commission structure
- Career growth & development opportunities
- Industry-leading training & mentorship
- Work with cutting-edge pump technology