Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Xylem is a global leading water technology company committed to solving water through innovative and smart technology solutions. Xylem has been operating in Africa for over 60 years, cultivating a unique understanding of the continent’s most pressing water needs and greatest water opportunities. Recognised as a dynamic, fast-growing region of the Emerging Markets, Xylem Africa comprises 54 countries with regional hubs located in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco and Ivory Coast. Xylem Africa’s technological strength across the life cycle of water is unmatched. From collection and distribution to reuse and return to nature, through highly efficient water technologies, industrial pumps and application solutions, Xylem’s solutions not only use less energy and reduce life-cycle costs, but also promote sustainability. These solutions include abstraction; transport; water treatment; wastewater treatment; reuse; return to source; and monitoring and control to the public utilities, mining, industrial, residential, commercial and agricultural verticals. We strive to realise water’s economic and social benefits for everyone, finding solutions for declining supplies, inefficient infrastructure, contaminated resources, and unpredictable weather. Scope Sales Engineer role (>50% of the time out of the office) and fully focused on Public Utilities in SA Attendance of sales meetings and to ensure all relevant information from assigned areas Pro-actively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working environmental protection and continual improvement. Top liaise with end users, contractors, distributors etc. to promote entire range professionally To further develop a leading position within the market by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships Full responsibility and accountability for all business sales and tendering Products and services are delivered to customer as per SLA and customer satisfaction is maintained All client requests are responded to within 24 hours and customer visits take place as scheduled Customer information is captured on system as it is received after each visit, weekly call plans are submitted to Manager and call reports are prepared by due date Quotations are completed as and when required, sign off quotes within limit of authority and quotation feedback after each visit is provided Call reports are prepared by due date and three-monthly order forecast updated monthly Attendance and participation at exhibitions as discussed with Manager Presentations are delivered to customer as required, opportunities are supported with point of sale material and monthly presentation to management of market research and marketing activities in own area is done All other duties as relevant to the post Purpose Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by using specialised knowledge of the relevant technology to give customers the required information. Responsible for meeting a specific sales budget or target. Matric National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Process or Instrumentation is required Valid Drivers Licence with own transport Min 5yrs proven technical sales experience is essential in a similar industry Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. Our Talent Community is a great way to stay connected to learn more about our high impact culture initiatives and latest career Tell us more about yourself and help recruiters find you if there’s an opportunity that aligns with your background, skills and interests. Join our Talent Community Today! Want to know what kind of Impact you can make? Our goal is to optimize water access and quality, and promote responsible consumption, so that communities across the globe can thrive. Through Xylem Watermark, our Corporate Citizenship  Program, we provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world by engaging all stakeholders and  educating about water issues. Learn more by clicking here – Working at Xylem We recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. Learn more about our commitment to DE&I here – Diversity and Inclusion #J-18808-Ljbffr