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External Sales Engineer / Account Manager - Cape Town - Salary Package R60,000 to R70,000 + TravelThe Legends Agency • Cape Town, South Africa
External Sales Engineer / Account Manager - Cape Town - Salary Package R60,000 to R70,000 + Travel

External Sales Engineer / Account Manager - Cape Town - Salary Package R60,000 to R70,000 + Travel

The Legends Agency • Cape Town, South Africa
15 days ago
Job description

External Sales Engineer / Account Manager - Cape Town - Salary Package R60,000 to R70,000 + Travel Allowance + Company

Industry: Industrial Process Instrumentation / Engineering Solutions

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven External Sales Engineer to join a premier, world-leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial process instrumentation. Operating within the Cape Town region, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing key accounts, and expanding market share through a consultative, solution-oriented approach.

This role offers a competitive basic salary, structured allowances, and a dynamic platform to advance your career with a global industry pioneer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Territory Sales & Account Management: Secure new business accounts and proactively grow relationships with existing and prospective clients across the region.
  • Technical Solution Selling: Analyze client needs, recommend tailored instrumentation products, and provide first-line technical support/maintenance guidance.
  • Quotation & Order Management: Collaborate with internal sales teams to deliver accurate quotes, conduct timely follow-ups, and track deliveries for optimal customer satisfaction.
  • Call Planning & Reporting: Maintain daily CRM updates, prepare structured weekly call plans/reports, and submit monthly sales reports and quarterly forecasts to the Sales Manager.
  • Product Knowledge: Continuously expand technical expertise via e-Learning platforms and stay abreast of new product developments, upgrades, and market applications.
  • Territory Travel Optimization: Efficiently plan client visits and travel schedules to maximize market coverage and minimize operational costs.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: Proven track record in external sales or field key account management within the process instrumentation, automation, or industrial engineering sectors.
  • Regional Knowledge: Strong established networks and client experience within the Cape Town and broader Western Cape industrial market.
  • Technical Aptitude: Ability to read client specifications, understand process applications, and select best-fit instrumentation products.
  • Self-Motivated & Structured: Exceptional organizational skills with high CRM hygiene and disciplined reporting habits.
  • Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.

How to Apply

If you meet the technical requirements and have a proven sales track record in process instrumentation, please submit your updated CV highlighting your relevant industrial sales experience.

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