Sales Engineer - Sensor Sorting Systems at Prostaff Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary

A well-established leading comminution, separation and sorting technology provider to the mining and minerals processing, construction materials preparation and recycling industries requires the above.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Technical Degree or Diploma is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience is essential.
• Knowledge of the mining and minerals industry is required.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal and mentorship skills are essential.
• Must have a technical aptitude.
• Must be computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license are essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing timely, accurate and competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
• Maintaining accurate records of all pricings, sales and activity reports.
• Creating and conducting proposal presentations.
• Controlling expenses to meet budget guidelines.
• Ensuring that all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Resolving customer objections regarding equipment and service.
• Determining of price schedules and discount rates.
• Liaising with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
• Keeping abreast of market trends and maintaining detailed knowledge of the company’s products or services.
• Researching competitors as well as setting annual targets and budgets and meeting them.
• Conducting client visits and providing timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
• Submitting weekly/monthly reports to the manager of sales and marketing.
• Training, developing and mentoring staff aligned with departmental objectives.
• Conducting performance appraisals for all relevant staff members.
• Managing the work allocation and number of resources aligned with departmental objectives.
• Compiling the departmental budget and manage the sales department budget.
• Following quality measures in terms of ISO 9001 procedures.