A leader in corrosion protection and engineered maintenance solutions is searching for a Cape Townbased Sales Engineer who thrives in heavy industrial environments. This isnt product-pushing its solution selling.
If youre comfortable walking a plant, spotting risks, understanding failure modes, and selling maintenance-based services , this role is built for you.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
- 35 years sales experience in industrial maintenance , coatings, corrosion control, mechanical repairs, or related engineering services
- Strong exposure to plant environments : marine, petrochemical, manufacturing, water / wastewater, food processing, or similar
- Valid drivers licence & willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape
- Ability to interpret repair scopes, coatings specs, and technical drawings
- A true hunter : proactive, persistent, and commercially sharp
Job Experience & Skills Required
Proven ability to sell services or maintenance solutions , not catalog itemsConfidence conducting site surveys, identifying risks, and advising on protective systemsStrong business development capability from cold calls to securing long-term contractsExperience preparing quotes, tenders, and solution-based proposalsExcellent relationship management with engineers, contractors, and procurement teams