Project Sales Engineer - Water Treatment

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Project Sales Engineer – Water Treatment
Location: Gauteng, Eastern Suburbs
Industry: Water Treatment
Type:  Permanent / Environment: Sales Tenders, Business Development


About the Role
Our client is looking for a driven, ambitious and customer-focused Project Sales Engineer to join their Commercial Technologies team.
This role is ideal for an energetic individual who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and converting technical solutions into successful projects. The successful candidate will combine strong sales ability with sound engineering knowledge to design, propose and deliver innovative water treatment solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
The position is office-based in Kempton Park but will require regular customer engagement, site visits and occasional travel.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing Business Development & Sales : Identify and develop new business opportunities within the commercial and industrial water treatment market. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and developers. Manage the complete sales process from initial enquiry through to order placement. Prepare and present technical proposals and solution-based presentations. Follow up quotations and negotiate commercially to maximise conversion. Represent the company professionally while promoting the company's products, technologies and services. Engineering & Project Development : Design water treatment systems based on customer requirements and water quality analyses. Perform process calculations, equipment sizing and system selection. Prepare complete project costings, proposals and tender submissions. Develop process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, control philosophies and project documentation. Provide technical support to customers, consultants and franchise partners. Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure technically compliant and commercially competitive solutions. Project Support : Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and quality inspections. Support commissioning of installed systems where required. Provide technical after-sales support to customers. Assist with troubleshooting and optimisation of installed plants. Ensure projects comply with company quality standards and customer specifications. What you'll need BTech or BSc Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred) or equivalent qualification in a related field. 2-5 years' experience in the water treatment industry. Demonstrated experience in technical sales and project engineering. Good understanding of commercial and industrial water treatment technologies. Ability to interpret water analyses and develop appropriate treatment solutions. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). A valid South African driver's licence. Willingness to travel locally and occasionally internationally. Advantageous : Experience with reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, softening, filtration and chemical dosing systems. Advantageous : Experience preparing tenders for commercial or industrial projects. A strong sales personality with a passion for winning new business. Self-motivation and a results-driven mindset. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability. Confidence presenting technical solutions to customers. High levels of professionalism and integrity. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. What is in it for you? Market related, cash component based on experience and qualifications. Annual Bonus A Few Things to Know A strong sales personality with a passion for winning new business is required Ready to Apply? Click Apply and please complete your application in full. If you don't hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.