Sales Engineer at Konecranes

As our Sales Engineer, key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and developing new and existing customers across a designated geographical area
• Creating and executing a defined sales plan with key customers
• Managing the sales cycles via our internal CRM, from initial lead through to quoting and closure.
• Following up on sales leads, inbound/prequalified/leveraging cross-selling opportunities
• Achieving the defined sales targets – adhering to Sales Growth and Gross Margin expectations
• Promoting Konecranes products and services
• Utilising technical knowledge to advance Konecranes as a preferred supplier
• Travelling to customers in South Africa as well as neighbouring countries

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have the following skills and attributes:

• National Higher Diploma (NQF level 6) in sales or electrical/mechanical engineering
• Proven track record in Sales/Business Development
• Experience in industrial service environment, desirable but not essential
• Good technical background
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to work in confined spaces; elevated areas and at heights
• Must be able to travel locally and outside SA for operational requirements
• Good IT Skills, experience of using a CRM would be beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Customer focused – anticipates and responds appropriately
• Team player
• Energetic and a self-starter