Product Specialist – Sumitomo Hansen & Paramax

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:

Strong technical knowledge of Industrial Gear Unit design, operation, and application.
Business development targeting key customers and key applications for planetary gearboxes.
Knowledge of electro-mechanical products.
Understanding the OEM market and customers that utilize IGU gear units.
Provide electro-mechanical product support to customers and BMG branches.
Provide technical and product training to internal sales branch staff.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally is a requirement.
Coordinate market research, design, manufacturing, sales projections, budgets, promotional campaigns, etc.
Responsible for identifying possible markets for new products.
Evaluate and understand market-related pricing levels.
Advise on contract pricing and special orders.
Drive disciplined labor charge-out pricing practices.
Follow competitive trends and activities.
Product and application troubleshooting resolved by employing acquired skills and supported by technical supplier reference.
Ensure outcomes are followed through professionally.
Must be able to travel extensively (80% travel / 20% office – National & Africa).

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Matric/Grade 12, N6 Mechanical Engineering, B-Tech, or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering will be advantageous.
Computer literate (MS Office - PowerPoint & Excel essential).
5 years external sales experience within the electro-mechanical environment, gears, or power transmission.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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