Summit Recruitment & Search Sales Engineer for an International Engineering Company Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Sales Engineer for an International Engineering Company Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya



Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, an International Engineering company that manufacturers steam management systems is looking for a hands on Sales Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively promoting and selling the Company’s broad (and developing) range of products, including their core mechanical products, controls & instrumentation and metering products, and those in the field of heat transfer.

He/She will support installation, repairing and servicing of the clients equipment at customer site and in‐house, as well as promote efficient use of steam to achieve energy savings and process productivity throughout industry by providing technical solutions, whether using new components or servicing existing equipment.

Key Requirements

  • Achieve a monthly profitable order level to ensure he/she meets or exceeds the annual sales target set by the Company for the Sales Engineer

  • Generate sales to exceed forecast

  • Generate profitable orders from the sales accounts assigned, ensuring complete customer satisfaction and to establish a long term relationship of trust and confidence between the company and their valued customer

  • Maintain a full understanding of the market. Be aware of market developments and the activities of the competition. Identify sales opportunities and understand how to convert them

  • Conduct customer training and to co‐ordinate promotional activities with the Sales Team Leader or Sales Manager/General Manager

  • Handle customer complaints and quality concerns regarding the products and services supplied

  • Maintain an active call planning and reporting system, and be prepared to provide regular updates of his/her activities – customer visits, quotations, orders etc

  • Develop and maintain a
    high level knowledge of their products as well as their application through a programme of self‐study and company conducted training

  • To perform any special projects or tasks that may be assigned to from time to time

  • Ensure that customers receive accurate and timely quotations for products/services; may expedite orders. Follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction with product/service and to identify needs for potential future business

  • Assist customer with installation and commissioning of electronic controls, electrical and mechanical components

    Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with relevant experience

  • At least 5 years working experience in engineering and sales

  • Suitable competency in Windows computing, Word, Access database, excel and power point with some experience in AUTOCAD drawing. Additional experience in any CRM software will be an added advantage

  • Electronic / Electrical competency with basic electronic communication language

  • Ability to work on your own and in a team

  • Minimum 2 years driving vehicle experience with valid driving licence

  • A flexible approach to work and hours

  • A willingness to travel and stay on overnight trips

  • Basic knowledge of French language will be an added advantage

  • Strong technical background and previous experience in similar or same environment

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Summit Recruitment & Search Sales Engineer for an International Engineering Company Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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