Sales Engineer, Hydro, Located in Kenya 

Minimum Requirement

  • Degree/ diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering 
  • 3-5 years relevant work experience in the hydro industry is a key requirement.
  • Experience in selling, negotiating and concluding commercial service agreements/ 
    contracts.

Ideal Requirements 

  • A master’s degree or MBA could be an advantage
  • 10 years relevant work experience in the hydro industry is a key requirement.
  • Knowledgeable in competitor activity, market drivers, products, strengths, threats, 
    market share, client base
  • Experience in providing technical service to customers. 

Other Requirements 

  • Excellent sales & negotiation skills 
  • Excellent working knowledge and understanding of the application of 
    selling skills in various client/ market contexts 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
  • Self-Starter with problem solving skills.

Purpose of the job 

Increase profitable market share for a geographic area and service and maintain the existing client base.

Primary Duties 

  • Sell and secure orders for hydro products and product services to decision makers in the industry through a relationship-based approach
  • Identify new customers, targets and opportunities to increase market share
  • Maintain a visible and active presence in the market to facilitate the development of new business relationships and maintain existing clients
  • Research and analyse the market to understand key business drivers, influences, competitor activity and market potential in the hydro industry.
  • Conduct product application audits at customer facilities
  • Ensure that all aftermarket support services, and customer service agreements (SLAs) are delivered to standard and continuously improved upon
  • Market share penetration (repeat business/ growth in existing business base)
  • Customer service/ satisfaction ratings: measured through customer feedback, compliments/ complaints.