Sales Engineer

Overview

Turck Banner is a joint venture MNC located in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. Equally owned by Hans Turck GmbH from Germany and Banner Engineering Corporation in the USA, we are a leading manufacturer for factory automation and process automation solutions. Our products cater to a wide range of industries, from automotive to pharmaceuticals, electronics, food & beverages, chemicals, and more. Turck Banner sells directly to end users and OEMs in a broad range of industries and applications.

Role

This is a full-time role for a Sales Engineer based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. We are looking for a Sales Engineer that will be responsible for providing technical support, communication with customers, sales activities, and ensuring excellent customer service on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Geographic & Industrial Sales Development and business opportunity growth of the Turck Banner product portfolio.
• Manage complex sales processes, diligently develop pipeline and healthy opportunities, prepare and conduct sales presentations, engaging effectively to all focus customers.
• Key Account Development: work closely with Team Leader(s) to establish and implement account plan and strategy.
• Acquire the needed technical competency to hold at least preliminary technical presentations and discussions with customers.
• Effective management of existing customer accounts and the generation of new revenue through prospecting, lead/funnel follow-up, and effective territory management in a broad base of industries and applications using company structured KPI’s.
• Administrative Responsibilities: preparation of quotes, CRM management and territory reporting on a regular basis.
• Plan and conduct sales visits to targeted customers on regular basis to build visibility. Review and update progression of these visits with Team Leader(s) on a weekly basis.
• Perform any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Team Leader(s).

Desired Skills

• Ability to work independently and responsibly within a small team
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Requirements

The candidate should provide the following when applying for this position:

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualifications
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in technical sales of industrial automation
• Valid driver’s license

Application Instructions

If you believe that you are the most suitable candidate for this role, email the following documentation to maxine.wingrove@turckbanner.co.za with the subject line: “Application for Sales Engineer”:

• CV
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Only applications sent via email will be considered. Please do not apply via the LinkedIn platform.

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