Job Description

Main job function

AC drives and PLC sales position

We are looking for a long-term sales engineer as a member of our Drives and PLC sales

team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks which include visiting territory accounts to increase sales in the designated region to increase market share of our products.

The sales engineer will also assist and participate as necessary on field technical

support calls to educate and assist our end user customerxe2x80x99s use of our products in their

application.

This position also requires travel to customer locations in the KZN region to develop

new business and expand market position in existing accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize CRM software to record pertinent data forthcoming from sales representatives calls and direct sales calls in region daily.
• Make sales calls with sales representatives or to direct accounts independently in order to meet sales goals.
• Manage and develop business for variable frequency drives and PLCxe2x80x99s in region through various prospecting and marketing activities.
• Must be able to strictly adhere to safety instructions and follow directions
• Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented
• Travel locally
• Provide sales reports monthly of progress and targets

Qualifications:

• Experience in variable frequency drives, PLCxe2x80x99s and industrial automation is an added advantage
• Knowledge of CRM system and process
• Knowledge of MS Windows/MS Word, MS PowerPoint & MS Excel
• Superior oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of Modbus, Communication Protocols
• Knowledge of electrical standards, digital signals, analogue signals used on variable speed drives.

Basic Salary R25 000-R35 000 pm depending on experience

Com structure to be discussed with short listed candidates

Benefits:

13th cheque xe2x80x93 Dependent on performance

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A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

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