Sales Engineer Job at iAfrica

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Job Title: Sales Engineer

Location: Africa

Recruiter: iAfrica (a Primedia Company)

Client: Provider of Temporary Power Solutions

An exciting opportunity in Business Development with a leading and formidable force in Power Rental delivery

Job Description:

• An opportunity has been created for an experienced and high – profile Technical Sales Executive to take responsibility for the Group s developing business interests in the West African market and to grow the operations regionally to achieve recognition as the market leader in power rental supply in the territory Based in Lagos and reporting to the General Manager Business Development in Dubai

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven track record in all aspects of sales development using recognised conceptual and practical methods and systems to identify market opportunities open dialogue, initiate negotiation of contracts at the highest level and assist in the closing of multi million dollar deals

• The incumbent Will be an assertive self – starter who has the ability to open doors and ultimately as the business grow to assume the mantle of Sales Manager assembling a highly competitive team of sales and operational professionals to extend the Group s area of influence

Requirements:

• The ideal individual preferably holding a technical degree in the electrical or mechanical fields will be able to offer 10 years' postgraduate sales management experience gained from formal sales training and the additional application of a recognised strategic sales development programme geared to developing action plans and selling solutions Previous experience of sales within the power, energy or mining sectors is an essential prerequisite for this role

• The ability to converse iii the French language, whilst not essential would be highly advantageous

• At interview we will be looking for excellent communication skills and that candidates possess both clarity of thought and subject knowledge to ehsure that the chosen individual has the necessary understanding and grasp of the Groups engineered solutions and services which will make a difference when translated to live sales situations and the translation into orders.

• The appointment will necessitate substantial travel throughout the region and as such the successful applicant will need to be highly mobile and unencumbered.

Apply online with your CV and address your cover letter to Ian Francis.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted regarding their applications.

Deadline: 1st March, 2013.

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