The Big Picture:

　　Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

　　ESAB South Africa, a division of Howden MEA is looking for a Technical Sales Representative to promote and sell the organisation’s products and services within an assigned geographic area, product range, or a list of customer accounts to meet sales target.

　　What needs to be done?

　　Pursue sales leads, visit existing and new customers.

　　Assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services.

　　Respond to customer queries.

　　Negotiate prices and delivery times within limits of authority

　　Conclude sales orders to meet revenue targets.

　　Identify, research, and contact prospective customers and build positive relationships that will generate future sales and repeat business.

　　Refer sales leads, customer feedback and information on competitor activity to appropriate contacts within the organisation so that they can respond to changing market conditions and customer demands.

　　Establish annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly sales plans and, prioritise and schedule own activities so these targets are met.

　　Assist the Accounts department on timely debt collections.

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　　What do you need to bring?

　　Degree or Diploma in Sales/ Marketing.

　　Engineering qualification would be advantageous.

　　5 years relevant experience in sales or marketing within the gas and welding environment.

　　Product technical knowledge.

　　Be proactive, dynamic, self-motivated, aggressive and sales orientated

　　Customer focus

　　Team player and results driven.

　　Computer Literate

　　Influencing and selling skills

　　Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects

　　What will you get in return?

　　You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.

　　About us:

　　Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.

　　We offer global and local opportunities – 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.

　　Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.