Aug 11, 2015
Our client,
Geberit International Sales is a Swiss multinational organisation that specializes
in manufacturing and supplying sanitary parts and related systems.
Geberit is
looking to hire a Senior Technical Sales Engineer for
their Kenya operations.
Reporting
to the Head of the Region (Sales Manager), the Technical Sales Engineer will be
responsible for carrying out special projects and tasks as well as developing
the Kenyan market.
The Senior Technical Sales Engineer will specifically be responsible for:
- Conducting continued local
market research and analysis to develop recommendations for the Kenyan
market approach;
- Supporting the Sales Manager in
defining country-specific product assortments and finding suitable
distribution partners;
- Identifying sales oriented as
well as technical trainings for representative partners and their customers;
- Providing technical support to
the Company’s sales partners within Kenya;
- Calculating, designing and
managing of projects;
- Organizing and conducting local
workshops and site visits in Kenya as well as conducting customer care;
- Organizing and conducting
visits, factory tours and trainings in Switzerland and Germany;
- Using CRM for all sales
activities (customer visit planning, contact reports, project information
etc.); and
- Consulting and supporting of
sanitary and piping systems.
The successful candidate should have
the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a
Mechanical Engineering;
- Be a registered member with
Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Five (5) years professional
experience working in the building industry and/or plumbing/sanitary
industry;
- Sales affinity;
- Should have experience working
on construction sites;
- Must have knowledge of MS
Office, CRM, CAD (Autocad);
- Should possess proper
presentation skills;
- Should be innovative and
creative;
- Should possess excellent verbal
and written communication skills;
- Should possess interpersonal
and negotiation skills;
- Should be a trust worthy
individual with high integrity;
- Should be able to adapt and to
work well in high pressure environment;
- Should Exhibit an entrepreneurial
spirit;
- Should be customer centered and
dedicated to providing excellent customer service; and
- Should be an excellent team
player who is able to work well with others.
If you believe you qualify for this
position, please CLICK HERE to apply for the position online
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted