Regional Electrical Sales Engineer - Pretoria East
Network Engineering · Pretoria East, Gauteng
Overview
Network Engineering is looking for a Regional Electrical Sales Engineer to grow sales and build customer relationships across an assigned territory. You will combine electrical engineering knowledge with sales skills to find new business, provide technical solutions, and support customers in industrial and manufacturing markets. This permanent role is based in Pretoria East and suits someone who enjoys both the technical and commercial sides of electrical products.
About the role
Network Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and commercially driven Regional Electrical Sales Engineer to join their team in Pretoria East. In this role, you will be responsible for developing business, managing customer relationships, and growing sales across an assigned region.
You will use your electrical engineering knowledge together with proven sales and business development skills to identify new opportunities, recommend technical solutions, and deliver excellent customer service. The position involves working closely with customers in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, and related markets, and translating their technical requirements into commercially viable solutions.
To apply, please send your CV to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za.
Requirements
- BEng, BSc, BTech, or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or a relevant electrical qualification.
- Proven experience in technical sales, electrical sales, or sales engineering within the electrical or industrial sector.
- Strong understanding of electrical products, systems, components, or industrial electrical applications.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new business and manage existing customer accounts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially astute with the ability to identify customer needs and develop appropriate solutions.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement regional sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within industrial, manufacturing, engineering, and related markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, distributors, contractors, consultants, and OEMs.
- Promote and sell electrical products, components, equipment, and technical solutions.
- Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, product demonstrations, and sales meetings.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable electrical engineering solutions.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, tenders, and technical documentation.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms in line with company objectives.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals and after-sales support.
- Provide technical advice and product support to customers.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging business opportunities within the region.
- Achieve sales targets, maintain accurate sales forecasts, and report on regional performance.
- Collaborate with internal technical, engineering, procurement, and sales teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and customer networking opportunities.
- Travel within the assigned region as required.
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Engineering
- Location
- Pretoria East, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Email
- rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you have a background in electrical engineering and enjoy working with customers to solve technical problems. To stand out, tailor your CV to highlight both your technical knowledge and any sales or business development experience you have. Be ready to discuss specific examples of how you have built client relationships or grown sales in previous roles. Since travel is part of the job, show that you are comfortable with regional travel and have a valid driver's licence. When you apply, send a clear, concise email with your CV attached and mention the reference number NES028587-RS-1 in the subject line. Good luck!
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