Overview
Sales Engineer Jobs in Johannesburg South at Rolls-Royce Solutions South Africa
The company currently has a vacant position for a Sales Engineer – Marine and Oil&Gas
Objective of Job
· Drive sales growth in the marine as well Oil and Gas as sectors by identifying opportunities, presenting technical solutions and managing key customer relationships.
· Provide expert engineering support that translate customer requirements into viable Electrical/Mechanical solutions and coordinating with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Performance Areas & Duties
· Research and networking to identify and develop new opportunities in the marine and oil and gas sector,
· Manage new business opportunities within the Marine and Oil and Gas sectors with shipyards.
· Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution proposals to customers, consultants, and OEMs.
· Prepare and present commercial offers, quotations, and bids in accordance with customer requirements and company strategy.
· Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to drive proactive sales strategies.
· The successful candidate will be required to bring in OE sales in all applications with the main focus being Marine.
· Understand customer technical requirements and translate them into appropriate product and system solutions.
· Work closely with engineering and product teams to design and adapt solutions for rail infrastructure and marine applications.
· Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including troubleshooting and product training.
· Assist in tender specifications, compliance documentation, and technical submittals.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, including operators, shipyards, system integrators, contractors, and maintenance providers.
· Serve as the primary technical contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
· Ensure timely response to customer inquiries, technical questions, and commercial negotiations.
· Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, logistics, after-sales, and management) to ensure on-time delivery and project success.
· Participate in project reviews and support installation, commissioning, or field services when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
· Minimum N3 qualification in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equivalent technical qualification. Diploma or degree in engineering will be and advantage
· 3-7 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering or field engineering environments.
· Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems relevant to onboard marine equipment, marine propulsion, navigation systems or auxiliary systems.
· Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Proven ability to manage sales cycles, build relationships and negotiate with customers.
· Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
· Ability to communicate in Portuguese will be advantageous.
· Experience/knowledge within the marine industry is ESSENTIAL. Candidates without relevant marine experience/knowledge will not be considered.
· Willing to travel (local and international) for prolonged periods.
Work Location: In person
Title: Sales Engineer
Company: Rolls-Royce Solutions South Africa
Location: Johannesburg South
