Internal Sales Assistant: Projects

SUMMARY:
An Internal Sales Assistant: Projects opportunity for a Bulk Handling equipment company in Pinetown.  Assist in performing site surveys, estimating, and preparing and proposing consultative sales solutions to meet specific customers' needs with the Sales Engineers. Maintain close contact with existing and potential new customers.

POSITION INFO:
Internal Sales Assistant
Pinetown

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A recognised Engineering qualification.
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar position.
• Experience with bulk handling equipment and/or systems will be an added advantage.
• A solid technical background and the ability to sell technical solutions to customers.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to build long-lasting customer relationships.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with resilience.
• Independence and self-reliance, with good interpersonal skills.
• Assertiveness and the ability to make decisions.
• Dedication, focus and the ability to multitask.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with confidence when communicating at any level.
• A sound ability to formulate costings and calculate profit margins.
• The ability to understand GA drawings and P&IDs.
• The ability to understand and work through project tenders.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of a manufacturing business.
• The ability to present technical solutions to customers.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Sell products and/or services that best satisfy customer needs in terms of project scope, quality, price and delivery deadlines.
• Assist with negotiating tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both customer and company needs.
• Assist the Sales Engineers in hosting technical presentations and demonstrating how the company's products, projects and processes meet customer needs.
• Liaise with other members of the sales team and other technical colleagues.
• Assist in preparing costing models and mini procurement sheets.
• Assist in preparing the PFDs and P&IDs of projects.
• Assist in loading quotes into Omni.
• Assist in updating project files on the shared drive.
• Assist in preparing accurate, detailed project quotes.
• Assist in providing pre-sales technical assistance.
• Coordinate projects together with the project engineers.
• Assist in preparing handover files and arranging the handover to the project team.
• Work on after-sales support services and provide technical backup as required.
• Prepare reports from time to time and keep customer records.
• Support marketing activities by attending trade shows and conferences.
• Meet monthly and annual sales targets.
• Perform any other sales assistant or administrative duties that may be required from time to time.