Technical Sales Professional - Midrand, South Africa - Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility

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Midrand, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job ID:

Company:

Siemens Proprietary Limited
Organization:
Smart Infrastructure
Job Family:
Sales
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Full Time / Part Time:
Fulltime
Remote vs Office:
Office/Site only
Contract Type:
Permanent
Job Title / Role:Technical Sales Support Professional (Tender/Bid Manager)**
Organization:Lead Country South Africa**
Location:Midrand, South Africa**
Reporting Manager:Technical Sales Support Manager**The Business

Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain.

The company has been in existence for over 175 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa 's success story.

Role Headline

The main purpose of this position is to compile/preparation of tenders, maintenance of related tender database,

compilation of comprehensive database of component specifications and supplier details. Provide sales support to FES i.e., proposals, presentations and customer visits.

Performs technical and operational support to sales processes, remotely or on-site, for an assigned sales team and or customer organization(s) in order to effectively support assigned sales teams and customer organizations with technical information and services needed to integrate products into customers' technical infrastructure or their products.

Responsibilities of the Role

Develops, designs, and completes customer proposals in technical aspects (Proposal Engineer).
Performs site surveys to develop base design or installation plans the relevant product range.
Analyzes customers' technical setup in order to better judge on aspects of product and solution.

- integration.

Completes technical analyses and supports proposal process at any stage as part of the sales team.
Performs the review of task plans, drawings and installation schematics and provides guidance in the

- phase of product test integration.

May support completion of service contracts (i.e. planning and estimation of labor categories, rates,

- material cost, etc.).

Liaise with respective subcontractors on pricing information of technical specifications.
General tendering within the SI EA Department for enquiries and projects in South Africa and Africa.
Compilation of complete technical and commercial proposals.
Liaison with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Complying with the tender process, ensuring the necessary documentation is completed.
Providing technical sales support to the frontend sales team.
Attend site clarification meetings and perform site visits as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant Qualification Degree/Diploma in

Electrical Engineering:
Light or Heavy current
years relevant experience in project engineering/execution or proposals management.

Knowledge of Control Systems, Switchgear, Instrumentation, Transformers, UPS and Power Supplies

- (Essential)

Prior Experience of of electrical construction and installation designs (Essential)
Must be proficient MS Office
Must have a valid Driver's License and be willing to travel
Must have demonstratable experience in relationship building with key customers (Essential)
Knowledge of FIDIC/NEC Contract Management (Advantageous)

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That's why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets
under the Employment Equity Act** will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.