Job Opportunities at Atlas Copco

The Role

1x Vacancy In our Natal branch.

Is you day successful if you can keep the machines running and if customers are satisfied with your work? As a qualified service technician, do you enjoy having a team of colleagues that looks after your daily planning, ensures that you have the correct spare parts required to effectively perform services whilst supporting you remotely when faced with more complex technical issues?

What we expect of you?

We are looking for someone that has a related Refrigeration trade with some Millwright or Electrician experience who loves to work autonomously in a diverse company. Do you enjoy travelling to various customers in your dedicated region?  Your day starts from home with a company vehicle fully equipped with safe and rock-solid tools. Do you get energy when learning new things? Our customers have a range of different types of compressors with a variety of technologies ( from mechanical, electronic to Internet of Things and complex control mechanisms) allowing you to grow in techniques and specialisations based on your interests and experience. We are proud of our dedicated training academies, supported by experts who are also reflecting on what service will look like in the future.

Do you have an affinity for working with machines and above all, are you eager to work and to be trained as a service technician ?

If so then we would like to get to know you better to see if you are a good fit as a service techncian in line with our company values.

What you can expect from us?

Working for a global company where we nurture and promote a culture of lifelong learning, where we want to see our people grow and develop new skills and competencies whilst gaining new experiences. We pride ourselves in that we have, a truly unique and friendly, family like atmosphere - and a culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour and integrity. An organisation that uses diversity as a driver of performance with many new challenges. A dynamic team based environment with exciting work opportunities and the possibility of growth and development within an environment that promotes gender diversity and equality.

This position is based in : Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal 

Positions will be filled in line with Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under represented.

Start a journey of endless opportunities
At Atlas Copco we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way.  Our leading-edge technology and great ideas enable us to innovate for the future.
We believe that passionate people make it happen. You are a brand ambassador and our face towards our customers. With us you drive your own professional journey and you are empowered to act.
We offer  a wide range of interesting job roles and many opportunities to grow. This is where it begins –  Join us at the Home of Industrial Ideas.

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Mission:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sales visit to customers at job sites, business offices and institutional account locations to identify and create rental service and sales opportunities.
• Sales visit on key account administrative and management personnel in offices to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Handle customer service issues in the field and negotiate rental contracts.
• Handle customer sales objections and the ability to close on a rental deal.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the market conditions (eg. current customers, competitors, opportunities) for the assigned territory, develop and execute a strategy to achieve revenue goals.
• Work with Sales and budget forecasts.
• Conduct productive cold calling and prospecting activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer and market share.

Skills and Experience:

• Competent in understanding and communicating product and technical information.
• Sound technical understanding and ability to quickly adopt to new products/ technical developments.
• Significant technical application expertise to specify the best solution for the customer.
• Clear understanding of optimised territory management.
• Strong sales techniques and negotiation skills.
• Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks and learn to develop accordingly
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written English & Afrikaans required
• Willing to travel and be on standby as and when required in the performance of their duties

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree/ Diploma in Engineering/ Business or other Technical or in relevant rental experience
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in technical solutions selling
• Confident and a good team player
• Passionate about Customer satisfaction
• Computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional in all dealings
• In possession of a valid and clear driver's licence

City: Durban

Recruiter : Moira Theron

Closing Date : 23 September 2022