Sales Engineer
SALES ENGINEER | POWER GENERATION & DATA CENTRES
Location: Cape Town and Johannesburg
About the role
We are looking for 2 technically minded Sales Engineers to support the development and sale of power-generation solutions. The role will involve understanding customer requirements, supporting equipment selection and preparing technical proposals for standby and critical-power applications, including data centres.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer engagement and commercial sales.
Key responsibilities
- Review customer enquiries, technical specifications, drawings and tender documents.
- Understand customer load requirements, operating conditions and project scope.
- Support the selection and sizing of generator systems and associated equipment.
- Prepare technical proposals, quotations, equipment schedules and supporting documentation.
- Identify assumptions, exclusions and technical deviations within proposals.
- Work with sales, engineering, suppliers and project teams to address technical queries.
- Attend customer meetings and support technical presentations and site assessments.
- Assist with tender submissions and respond to technical clarifications.
- Maintain accurate records of quotations and proposals.
- Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.
What we are looking for
- A technical background in power generation, electrical systems, electromechanical equipment or a related field.
- Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, estimating or preparing proposals.
- An understanding of generator selection, load requirements, controls and system integration.
- The ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Good communication skills and confidence engaging with customers.
- Exposure to data centre backup power or other critical-power applications would be beneficial.
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