Siemens Energy

About the role

Location: Midrand

Department: Controls and Digitalisation

Position Title: Area Sales Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

Area Sales Professional for CD at Siemens Energy

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. We here at Siemens Energy would like to make you feel included and valued. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and compassion. Inclusion and diversity drive innovative ideas. Our combined creative energy is fuelled by at least 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age religion, identity, or disability. We energise society. All of society.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ Experience in Project Sales with exposure to Controls & Instrumentation Technologies and Products
• DCS / C&I Experience in Power Generation Sector is Preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a Cross-Functional / International Team
• Ability to work on fast-paced Power Generation / Industrial Customer engagements, including outside of normal Business Hours.
• Ability to meet travel requirements when they arise on an “If-and-When-Required” Basis across Africa
• “Ownership Culture” Character, self-driven, problem-solving approach, results oriented, open and honest communicator, confident character, willingness and passion to achieve objectives and deadlines, teamwork, discipline, accuracy, attention to detail, deadline driven.
• Plans and executes sales targets and activities in region Africa for the Business Unit in order to increase sales with all kinds of potential customers and to achieve defined commercial targets

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Plans Sales Volumes and Potential Opportunities of all customers in the assigned region (Africa)
• Provides relevant information via SFDC for forecasts and planning
• Analyses the specific market conditions and builds a sound market related network of Stakeholders per Region
• Identifies Opportunities for application to CD’s Product and Service Portfolio Solutions
• Prepares and Understands Customer contact via CRM and Builds, Maintains a customer focused network per region.
• Prepares / coordinates and negotiate proposals and Quotations in cooperation with proposal management and/or other involved professionals and/or Management
• Coordinates the realization of assignments, may coordinate and contribute to set up respective product / solution developments, projects or services programs
• Completes sales and revenue related key reporting
• Contributes to the development of After-Market business in the region
• Act as a point of contact to customers in CD matters and influences collaboration within the organization to secure customer support
• Full responsibility and accountability for assigned customers in Africa with personalized order entry target based on agreed overall Sales Business Target Agreements
• Manage customer relations on all levels of assigned customers
• Business Development responsibility to identify growth market segments and develop sales pipeline future visions of 2-5 years

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Check out this video to learn more about our Gas Service business https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-generation.html

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture