Junior Technical Sales Engineer

SUMMARY:
Junior Technical Sales Engineer - Locations: Durban

Are you an Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Instrumentation Engineering graduate looking for a career that combines advanced technology, engineering problem-solving and direct involvement with industry?
Our client, a leading specialist in industrial automation, precision measurement and motion-control technology, is looking for technically driven individuals to join its team.
Representing internationally recognised engineering brands, the company supplies sophisticated sensing, positioning and automation solutions to industrial manufacturers and engineering organisations.

POSITION INFO:
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys understanding how machinery works, solving real-world technical challenges and engaging with other engineering professionals.

Duties will include:

• Consulting with engineers, technical specialists and industrial clients to understand their application requirements.
• Recommending specialised products and engineering solutions for industrial machinery and automated processes.
• Working with precision measurement equipment, encoders, position sensors and related automation technologies.
• Providing technical product advice and application support.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing customers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Preparing technical quotations and assisting with product selection.
• Conducting client visits, technical discussions and product presentations.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of specialised international engineering products.

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTech, BEng or BSc Engineering qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and an interest in industrial automation, sensors and precision engineering.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to engage with engineers and other technical professionals.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive and eager to develop specialist expertise.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, instrumentation or technical sales will be advantageous but is not essential.