Junior External Sales Engineer (Gauteng)

An exceptional opportunity has opened for a motivated and technically-minded individual to join one of the world’s most respected names in industrial automation and process control.

This is not just a job—it’s a career-launching opportunity with a company known for developing top talent and operating at the forefront of technology, customer focus, and best practice. You’ll receive full support, world-class training, and exposure to a dynamic team working with cutting-edge instrumentation and automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while identifying new opportunities
  

• Develop technical proposals and promote a full range of automation and instrumentation products
  

• Engage with clients regularly (minimum 12 face-to-face meetings per week)
  

• Collaborate with internal sales and marketing to deliver exceptional service
  

• Track opportunities, sales activities, and forecasts using Salesforce CRM
  

• Contribute to product demos, shows, and customer events
  

• Provide market intelligence and competitor insights
  

• Work towards monthly and annual sales targets and KPIs
  

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Matric + National Diploma / N6 or Trade Test in Instrumentation
  

• 2–4 years’ experience in technical sales, instrumentation, or industrial automation
  

• Strong process background highly preferred
  

• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within Gauteng
  

• Resides in or near the area of operation
  

• Customer-focused, self-driven, resilient, and results-oriented
  

• Able to confidently present and engage with customers on technical solutions
  

• Excellent planning, communication, and CRM system skills (Salesforce, SAP)
  

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Operate in a globally respected, customer-first organisation
  

• Exposure to the latest process technology and best-in-class systems
  

• Exceptional investment in employee training and development
  

• Defined growth paths for high performers
  

Benefits