External Sales Engineer at TopFloor

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Business Development, Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Management, Quotation Facilitation, After Sales Service, Budget Preparation, Sales Reporting, Competitor Analysis, Technical Query Assistance, Product Presentation, Negotiating, Presentation Skills, Computer Literacy, ERP System Usage, Travel

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

Our client, a globally recognized leader in electro-electronic equipment, focusing on electric motors, drives, automation, renewable energy, and power transmission, is seeking a dynamic External Sales Engineer to drive Business Development initiatives and engage with a diverse range of partners, including Project Companies, End-Users, OEMs, Service Partners, and Distributors (Resellers), to promote the full spectrum of the company's innovative products. Responsibilities Sales and Business Development Maintain existing customer base and onboard new clients. Cold calling on target market and generating new project and operational sales opportunities for the companys entire divisions Regularly visit assigned customers according to planned calling and service schedules Actively promote the sales of the Company products to existing customers and researching new markets for opportunities Obtain enquiries, facilitate quotations and follow ups to the point of sale and provide after sales services. Prepare and facilitate with company and product presentations to target client base Prepare budgets, estimated potential and planned profitability per customer Meet specified sales budget within allocated times. Reports Generate and maintain an updated project report Submit a monthly sales report Maintain an updated customer data base. Obtain information on competitors’ products, pricing policies and business strategies. General Assist with technical queries Assist with product launches, technical presentations and trade shows Attending management meetings as and when required Attend regular Sales and Projects meetings Perform any other reasonable duty delegated to you Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Engineering Qualifications / Certifications in Business Development and Sales are an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) years sales experience within the Farming and Automation equipment sub-sector Knowledge, experience and understanding of Pumps, Motor Drives, Motor Control Centres, Switchgear, Generators and Solar Products and Solutions Proven track record of improving sales turnover in previous roles. Good level of computer literacy, specifically MS. Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Must have proven experience using a recognised ERP system, preferably SAP. Good negotiating and presentation skills Be able to communicate at all levels of management across departments and with corporate clients Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English & French Have a good understanding of how the project environment operates Have a good understanding of current and future projects and operational needs in the Industrial market segments Valid Passport Experience in travelling within Zambia and the Central Africa Region (DRC, Gabon, Cameroon, Republic of Congo & Equatorial Guinea) is preferred. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their application before 6th April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TopFloor Limited does not charge candidates for job placement.

Responsibilities

The External Sales Engineer will be responsible for driving business development, maintaining the existing customer base, and onboarding new clients across various partner types to promote the company's full product spectrum. Key duties include generating new sales opportunities through cold calling, managing the sales cycle from enquiry to after-sales service, and preparing necessary reports and presentations.