Bulk Sales Engineer

Air Products South Africa manufactures, supplies and distributes a wide variety of industrial and Specialty Gas products to the Southern African region. Founded in 1969, the company has enjoyed consistent growth, establishing itself as an industry leader in the production of reliable, high quality gases. It is also an acknowledged thought leader in areas such as the sustainability of the industrial gas industry, and in supply chain management. The company has grown rapidly, utilising its world-class production and distribution facilities throughout Southern Africa to become the largest supplier in the on-site and pipeline markets, as well as a leader in the bulk, cylinder and specialty gas supply markets. Our fleet of cryogenic tankers and cylinder trucks provide reliable supplies of liquid and gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and carbon dioxide to major companies in the steel, stainless steel, chemical, petrochemical and engineering industries. We also specialise in state-of-the-art blending technology, supplying gas mixtures of the highest purity and quality.Job description Key overview and responsibilities The Bulk Sales Engineer will be responsible for the growth in bulk sales by bringing online profitable new business covering the full range of bulk products and applications in the Reef Region, in accordance with preset targets and or KPI's. Maintains and services company's current bulk regional customer base. Key areas of responsibility for this role include but are not limited to: Growing company sales through prospecting for new clients. Account maintenance, customer satisfaction, and retention. Growing Air Products market presence through various marketing initiatives. Achieving agreed-upon annual sales targets. Responsible for administration and any related ad-hoc duties. Actively acquiring industry knowledge for personal and professional development. Minimum requirements A Matric with Maths and Science; BEng/BSc Engineering qualification; A minimum of 3 - 5 years of technical selling experience; A minimum of 3 - 5 years of sales experience in gas/chemical or related industry; Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office suite; Proven track record in negotiating at high levels and building strong customer relationships; Must have good verbal and written communication skills; Strong attention to detail and report writing skills; Valid unendorsed Code 8 (B) and own reliable transport.