Part Sales Engineer

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Ready to make a big splash in Africas marine industryJoin our Service Hub in Cape Town and become the trusted partner for spare partslogisticsand technical support for customers across Africa.

About us:

At Damen wedesignbuildandsupport shipsthatoperateall over the world. As a family-owned maritime company we combine internationalexpertisewith a practical hands-on way of workingfocused on keeping our customers moving.

Damen Servicessupportscustomersafterdeliveryhelping them keep theirvesselssafereliableand operational. From spare parts andlogisticsto technical service and advice we make sure customers get the support theyneedwhen 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 theregionand 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 AfricaWest-Africaand the Netherlands.Our We Care mindset reflects how we workevery day: proactive solution-oriented and committed to making things happenforour customers ourpeopleandeach other.

The Role

As aPart Sales Engineer Services you willbethemain pointofcontact forcustomersacross Africa when it comes tospare partslogisticsandday-to-day service support.You willmanage the full parts sales process: from understanding customer needs and preparing offers to coordinating orderssuppliersand deliveries.

Youwill work closely withthe Account Manager Sales Manager andcolleaguesin South AfricaWest-Africaandthe Netherlands. In this role you need to enjoy a fast-moving environment communicate clearly with differentstakeholdersand 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 willbe responsible forthe proactive sales ofspare parts;

• On a successful sale you take care of the process byinteracting with supply chainregardingprocurement andlogistics;

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

• Performingaccurateadditionaladministrative work such as building a dossier for eachsales order;

• Keepingtrack of the manysales ordersrunning simultaneously;

• Cooperatingwith colleagues to strive for a better result every day.

Skills & Experience

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

Youhave:

• PreferablyaNational 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.

Youare:

• Communicating effectively with team members andstakeholders;

• Commercial proactive result-oriented with initiativeassertivenessand management skills;

• A pragmatic persuasive Sales Engineer with a solid personality fitting within a dynamicorganisationwith a hands-on culture;

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

• Able to influence put things into perspectiveand alsoknows how to have the patience that is sometimes needed to achieve results;

• Well able to manage expectations.

• Already living in South Africa preferably in CapeTown.

WhatWe Offer

At Damen we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.Thatswhy we invest in your growth well-being and future.

• Career Growth Opportunities:Develop yourexpertisethrough 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 tomaintaina healthy work-life balance.

Get on board!

If you feel you share our values and passion thenwedlike to see whatyouremade of. Who knowsmaybe weremade for each other Get on board.We would love to read your resume and motivation.

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