Part Sales Engineer

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Ready to make a big splash in Africa's marine industry ?   Join our Service Hub in Cape Town and become the trusted partner for spare parts,   logistics   and technical support for customers across Africa.

About us:

At Damen, we   design,   build   and   support ships   that   operate   all over the world. As a family-owned maritime company, we combine international   expertise   with a practical, hands-on way of working ,   focused on keeping our customers moving.

Damen Services   supports   customers   after   delivery ,   helping them keep their   vessels   safe,   reliable   and operational. From spare parts and   logistics   to technical service and advice, we make sure customers get the support they   need,   when they need it.

From our Service Hub in Cape Town, we are close to our customers across Africa. This local presence helps us respond quickly, understand the challenges of the   region   and provide practical solutions that make a real difference to vessel operations.

You will be part of Team Africa: a collaborative, international team with colleagues in South Africa,   West- Africa   and the Netherlands.   Our ‘We Care’ mindset reflects how we work   every day : proactive, solution-oriented and committed to making things happen   for   our customers , our   people   and   each other .

The Role

As a   Part S ales Engineer Services , you will   be   the   main point   of   contact for   customers   across Africa when it comes to   spare parts,   logistics   and   day-to-day service support.   You will   manage the full parts sales process: from understanding customer needs and preparing offers to coordinating orders,   suppliers   and deliveries.

You   will work closely with   the Account Manager, Sales Manager and   colleagues   in South Africa,  West- Africa   and   the Netherlands . In this role, you need to enjoy a fast-moving environment, communicate clearly with different   stakeholders   and take ownership to get things done for the customer.

Key accountabilities

This is a good fit if you like to do the following:

- Active approach towards (potential) clients and inform them about the possibility of delivery of specific components;

- Within your region, you will   be responsible for   the proactive sales of   spare parts;

- On a successful sale, you take care of the process by   interacting with supply chain   regarding   procurement and  logistics ;

- Maintaining contact with both clients and suppliers about delivery times and prices;

- Performing   accurate   additional   administrative work, such as building a dossier for each   sales order ;

- Keeping   track of the many   sales orders   running simultaneously ;

- Cooperating   with colleagues to strive for a better result every day.

Skills & Experience

We ask our future Sales Engineer Services to come prepared with the following:

You   have:

- Preferably   a   National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical or commercial discipline ;

- Experience in a technical sales role preferable within a Service Department;

- Good command of English .

You   are:

- Communicating effectively with team members and   stakeholders;

- Commercial proactive, r esult-oriented, with initiative ,   assertiveness   and management skills;

- A pragmatic, persuasive Sales Engineer with a solid personality, fitting within a dynamic   organisation   with a hands-on culture;

- Decisive and at the same time flexible in your approach and works methodically;

- Able to influence, put things into perspective   and also   knows how to have the patience that is sometimes needed to achieve results;

- Well able to manage expectations.

- Already living in South Africa, preferably in Cape   Town .

What   We Offer

At Damen, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.   That's   why we invest in your growth, well-being, and future.

- Career Growth Opportunities:   Develop your   expertise   through continuous learning, international exposure, and access to the Damen Academy, including leadership and development programs.

- A Global Family:   Become part of an international organization where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and teamwork drive success across the world.

- Meaningful Work : Play a direct role in helping customers maximize the performance, safety, and longevity of their vessels.

- Competitive Reward Package:   Receive a competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.

- Hybrid Working:   Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.

- Engaging Culture:   Join company events, sports activities, and social initiatives in a workplace where colleagues support one another and celebrate success together.

- Time to Recharge:   Enjoy 18 paid vacation days annually and the freedom to   maintain   a healthy work-life balance.

Get on board!

If you feel you share our values and passion, then   we’d   like to see what   you’re   made of. Who knows,   maybe we’re   made for each other? Get on board.   We would love to read your resume and motivation.

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Recruiter:
Ankie van Hees
Email:
[email protected]

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