About the role<\/p>\n
\tThe Applications Engineer, Site Sales role is an entry level position in which successful candidates undergo a two-year training program under the Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves Products team to learn all aspects of sales and technical support. This includes evaluating applications to select proper equipment, troubleshooting, and performing basic system calculations. Applications Engineers will also mentor under current PCV Sales team members, learning about customer intimacy and helping provide solutions. The end goal of the program is to develop the next generation of PCV Sales.<\/p>\n
About the department<\/p>\n
\tApplications Engineers for KREBS Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves work in the Products department for some of the highest revenue earning product lines within FLSmidth. The department leads all strategy and technical support for these three products. Responsibilities include inventory, pricing, and margin strategy, driving product developments including guidance and rollout, product technical expertise, general marketing support, and much more.
\n\tAfter successful completion of program and promotion, you will join our PCV Sales team, where your new responsibilities will be to support our existing installation base, increase market share in core markets, and grow new market opportunities.
\n\tWe know you have a life outside of work which is why we offer a range of benefits that allow you to plan your life accordingly. We therefore endeavor to promote a lifestyle that meets your individual needs while also enabling you to be fully engaged at work.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You will (your responsibilities):\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tTravel with PCV sales to local sites (about once every two weeks), learning site visit protocol, product expertise, and customer intimacy.
\n\tProvide product technical support to sales and customers around the globe both onsite and online. This includes product sizing, troubleshooting, wear life analysis, and condition monitoring reports.
\n\tLearn RFQ and proposal submittal process by being lead agent on at least 5 major projects.
\n\tComplete rotation in our PCV lab, learning about equipment testing, sampling, and reporting.
\n\tLearn to be comfortable presenting in front of large groups of internal and customer audiences with a target of mastering expert level product training courses and being able to communicate our product benefits. \u00a0
\n\tComplete training on and learn various sales tools and internal processes.
\n\tComplete all key performance indicators (KPI\u2019s) in order to complete program and join PCV Site Sales team as permanent member.<\/p>\n
You have (Your qualifications):\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tA strong desire to go into PCV Site Sales after completion of the program and are willing to relocate to sales area where needed.
\n\tBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or Business with a strong technical foundation and ability to learn.
\n\tAbility to live in the Johannesburg, South Africa area and work full time out of our Stormill, Roodepoort office for duration of two-year training program (this is not a remote position).
\n\tWillingness and ability to travel locally (about once every two weeks), and regionally (around 3-6 times over two years)
\n\tPositive attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.
\n\tThe ability to absorb and apply knowledge at a high rate.
\n\tThe desire to go above and beyond to drive positive change in our organization.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.flsmidth.com ) or<\/p>\n
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