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Sales Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration Manufactoring

Sales Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration Manufactoring

West Coast Personnel • Cape Town, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the industrial refrigeration market.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with consultants, contractors, engineers, end users and key decision-makers.
  • Conduct customer visits, site inspections and technical consultations.
  • Analyse client requirements and recommend suitable refrigeration solutions.
  • Prepare quotations, technical proposals and tender submissions.
  • Present technical solutions and product offerings to clients.
  • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support project handovers and maintain communication throughout project implementation.
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts, CRM records and pipeline reports.
  • Attend industry exhibitions, networking events and customer meetings.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and ongoing after-sales support.

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical field.
  • 3â8 years' experience in industrial refrigeration, HVAC&R, process cooling or a similar technical environment.
  • Previous experience in technical sales, business development or application engineering.
  • Experience with industrial refrigeration systems including ammonia (NHâ), COâ, glycol or similar refrigerants will be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration equipment, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, pumps and control systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
  • Good understanding of refrigeration principles and thermodynamics.
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  • AutoCAD or refrigeration selection software experience would be advantageous.
  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical and commercial aptitude.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
  • Customer-focused with a consultative sales approach.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Well organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Target-driven with a proven ability to achieve sales objectives.

Industry Experience Preferred
Experience within one or more of the following sectors would be advantageous:

  • Industrial Refrigeration
  • Cold Storage & Warehousing
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  • Meat & Poultry Processing
  • Dairy Processing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Fishing Industry
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Logistics & Distribution
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Sales Engineer - Industrial Refrigeration Manufactoring • Cape Town, South Africa