Senior Sales Engineer
Engineering ~ Manufacturing ~ Renewable Energy
Johannesburg East, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
A leading multinational engineering solutions business is seeking a commercially astute Senior Sales Engineer to manage strategic accounts within its industrial energy services division. This role suits an experienced engineer with strong consultative sales capability and a proven ability to build long-term client partnerships across complex industrial environments. Ideal for a senior engineering professional who understands industrial equipment and can successfully commercialise technical service solutions.
Minimum Requirements
- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree / 3-Year Diploma
- 10–20 years’ experience combining engineering and technical sales
- Proven experience in Key Account Management or solution-based sales
- Strong exposure to Petrochemical, Power Generation, Mining, Steel or Pulp & Paper sectors
- Ability to travel nationally with occasional travel into Africa
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow strategic industrial client accounts nationally
- Drive sales of maintenance solutions, upgrades, service contracts and replacement parts
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and sustainability performance
- Manage the full structured sales cycle from lead generation through ongoing account development
- Build long-term customer relationships through technical support and solution-based selling
- Collaborate with internal service and operations teams to ensure exceptional delivery