Sales Engineer For Power Electronics & Drives – Apply Now!

🧾 Job Details

🏢 Employer: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives
📍 Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa
💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
📌 Work Location: On-site

🏢 Company Overview

Danfoss is a global leader in power electronics, variable speed drives (VSDs), and industrial automation solutions, helping customers in mining, metals, cement, and industrial sectors optimize energy efficiency and process control. The company values innovation, employee growth, and inclusive work culture, offering career progression, global training, and flexible working support.

🧑‍💼 Role Overview

The Sales Engineer will manage and grow sales and business development for Danfoss VSDs and Soft Starters across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The role focuses on generating revenue, building customer relationships, and developing market opportunities in key industrial sectors, reporting to the Country Sales Manager.

📝 Key Responsibilities

💡 Sales & Business Development

• Generate VSD business, including market share, volume, and profit, from existing and new customers in Mining, Minerals & Metals, and Cement sectors

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding customer needs and promoting Danfoss product and service offerings

• Develop and manage opportunity and project pipelines

• Identify and pursue new market opportunities in designated territories

• Develop channel partners, system integrators, EPC, and OEM sales networks

📊 Planning & Reporting

• Prepare sales plans and monitor potential order shortfalls

• Budget forecasting and monthly reporting

• Manage administrative tasks in sales processes, including preparation of technical and financial offers in coordination with Customer Service

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

• 3–5 years’ experience in a sales engineer role with technical expertise

• Proven track record in sales, business development, and client management in relevant sectors

• Experience conducting product and solution presentations

• Established industry networks in Mining, Metals, and Cement

Desirable:

• Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters

• Willingness to travel extensively across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

🌟 Work Culture & Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and internal promotion

• Mentoring, training, and access to global projects

• Flexible, supportive work environment promoting work-life balance

• Inclusive culture valuing diversity and employee contributions

• Competitive benefits including annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance

📄 CV Tips for Sales Engineer Role

• Highlight technical knowledge in power electronics, VSDs, and soft starters

• Emphasize sales achievements and measurable results in relevant industries

• Include experience in customer relationship management and business development

• Demonstrate ability to travel and manage multiple territories

• Showcase presentation and technical communication skills

• Detail networking and partnerships built in Mining, Metals, and Cement sectors