Projects Sales Engineer (REF CODE: PSE 002)

Our Client is a member of Group Holdings which is incorporated and manages several companies in the Middle East, Africa and Asia; it specializes in the Electro-Mechanical field, agricultural products and accessories. They require the services of a Projects Sales Engineer.

Immediate Supervisor:Area Manager – Technical and Production.

Overall Job Objective:
The Projects Sales Engineer is mainly responsible for finding, resourcing and executing electric power projects of Medium and Low Voltage Capacity. In this regard, he should constantly liaise and coordinate with Branch managers and sales teams for the prospecting of such projects; and with other electrical and technical engineers for preparing suitable proposals, presenting those proposals to potential clients and supervising the implementation of these projects

Job Nature and Scope:
The Projects Sales Engineer’s job is of an administrative and operational nature. It includes identifying MV projects and opportunities ; preparing complete studies and designs for MV projects; ensuring the proper administration of all communications with customers and their related documentation and information; as well as following and coordinating the supply of projects’ components; and the step-by-step follow-up for projects execution; all in coordination with Branch and sales managers and teams; and under the supervision and follow-up of the Area Manager for Technical and Production.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Resource and prospect for Medium Voltage power projects in coordination with the Area, Branch and sales managers, for the purpose of developing business in the Medium Voltage power industry.

•Lead Market Study for Medium Voltage to identify prospect opportunities and competitions within market.

•Supervise complete projects’ designs; maps and BOQ’s of voltage “step-up” and “step-down” projects as per projects requirements; and communicate with customers for approval.

•Build and develop MV department/team within JB organization to allow the company to grow within this field.

•Take part in the costing studies and feasibility assessments of projects based on prior experience and know-how.

•Assist procurement department in resourcing and supplying MV components (transformers; cables; connections, lugs and all other needed items and accessories…).

•Prepare and execute introductory presentations on MV projects execution to clients – when needed or required – for clear & complete communication of specifications and features; and respond to any inquiries or questions to attain execution approvals accordingly.

•Recommend – and take part in – providing MV training courses he finds suitable to fellow electrical engineers for the development of MV projects’ execution capabilities.

•Recommend – and take part in – providing MV training courses he finds suitable to Branch managers and sales team for the development of MV market knowhow.

•Ensure all designs and projects conform to relevant regulations,guidelines, rules and safety directives.

•Keep abreast of product updates, tools, development in technology and installation guidelines for all relevant market sectors.


Requirement

•B. Eng or its equivalent in electrical engineering.

•Professional qualifications would be an added advantage.

•6 – 8 years of experience in Medium Voltage projects study and execution.

•Supervisory experience is a necessity

Required Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

•English language proficiency.


•Good Communication skills.

•Good negotiation and persuasion skills.

•Good managerial, supervisory and business analysis skills.

•Good Computer skills.

•Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

•Ability to work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.

•Leadership skills.

•Accessibility for customer services 24/7.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and CV as an attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: [email protected], stating the position and the job reference code as the subject of the e-mail address. Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication