Purpose:A strong sales individual in the Corrosion Industry is needed to ensure that revenue growth and customer acquisition targets are met, by generating new business, maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing customers.Main Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will be a high-performing Sales Engineer/Representative dealing with varied industries and different channels to market and to:Be the customers trusted technical advisor,Meet customer acquisition and revenue growth targets,Meet individual and branch sales targets,Source new business/clients,Maintain client relationships,Ensure proper sales administration.Required Qualifications:N.Dip or Bachelors degree in the sales and marketing fieldMechanical qualification will be an advantageRequired Experience:Minimum 3 years sales experience in sales and marketing (selling of services)Experience in the corrosion industryExperience in the following will be an advantage:Mechanical maintenance of pumps, valves, cyclonesMaintenance or installation of pipes, tanks and pressure vesselsCorrosion inspection/ NACE/ Corrosion surveysIndustrial Painting and coating applicationFibreglass or carbon fibre applicationsRubber lining applicationAcid bricks or ceramic wear resistant tile installationThermal insulation and or scaffolding erectionConcrete bunds acid proofing or chemical resistant coatingConcrete floors coatingPolymer concreteExperience in a plant maintenance environment will be an advantagePreparing quotes and proposalsPlanning and pricing of projects (estimation)Contracts and tenders will be an advantageSkills:Excellent planning skillsExcellent communication and report writing skillsStrong business acumenExcellent assertiveness skillsAnalytical skills with problem-solving attitudeBe able to work under pressureExcellent negotiation and commercial skillsProficient in Excel, Word, MS Projects and PowerPoint (as a minimum)Valid and unendorsed drivers licenceTechnical Skills:Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Project)Ability to read engineering drawingsAbility to do physical measurements and do required calculationsBehavioural Attributes:Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsCustomer Focus/ Building relationshipsSales ability and persuasivenessContributing to team successInitiativeAttention to detailHonest, responsible and accountable