Sales Engineer Job Opportunity in Kenya 27th August 2014
Title: Sales Engineer
Department: Irrigation
Supervised by: Irrigation Manager
Role Objective / Summary
- Marketing of irrigation systems (overhead and drip irrigation) green house covers and structures.
- Innovation and implementation of new ways of irrigation which are cost effective and efficient in use.
- Direct sales of irrigation equipments
- Design of drip and overhead irrigation systems
- Supervision of on-going projects
- Assist in follow up of debts initiated by self
- Co-ordinate with stores department for supply and delivery of goods to our customers on time.
- Follow up closely on sales prospects by phone, mail and or visits
- Assist all customers with the view of acquiring and capturing sales
- Prepare irrigation adverts and participate in all the approved irrigation fairs and shows.
- Fully develop assigned irrigation markets and products
- Meet irrigation budgets set by the irrigation Manager
- Prepare annual budgets which will be an integral part of irrigation and GNS annual budget.
- Update the irrigation Manager on your daily sales plans, visits, and work schedules.
- Prepare weekly sales plans and forward to irrigation manager
- Fully participate in semiannual stocktaking and ensure the right counts are obtained.
- Ensure all sales are within approved profit margins
- Maintain the set sales margins for all products
- Any other duties assigned to you by the general manager, Sales manager or irrigation Manager.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
- A University degree or diploma in Engineering disciplines like Water, Civil and Agricultural Engineering specialties.
- Any further qualification in Sales would be an added advantage
- At least 5 years experience in Engineering and Sales management.
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
- Willingness to travel and work in a local, regional and global market set up.
- Proven leadership and ability to drive sales and manage teams.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office 2000, Internet and E-mail.
- Posses excellent verbal and written communication skill to prepare proposals and tactfully and decisively manage clients, suppliers and other third-parties
- Driven and able to motivate others; providing creative and innovative solutions to internal and external clients
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience (those who do not have the indicated requirements do not need to apply).
Please send a detailed CV, current telephone/mobile numbers, current and expected remuneration, names and addresses of three (3) referees and cover letter to: hrgnorth@gmail.com
Only successful candidates will be contacted.