Cape Town City Centre: Sales Engineer

A leader in corrosion protection and engineered maintenance solutions is searching for a Cape Townbased Sales Engineer who thrives in heavy industrial environments. This isnt product-pushing its solution selling. If youre comfortable walking a plant, spotting risks, understanding failure modes, and selling maintenance-based services , this role is built for you. Non-Negotiable Requirements 35 years sales experience in industrial maintenance , coatings, corrosion control, mechanical repairs, or related engineering services Strong exposure to plant environments: marine, petrochemical, manufacturing, water/wastewater, food processing, or similar Valid drivers licence & willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape Ability to interpret repair scopes, coatings specs, and technical drawings A true hunter: proactive, persistent, and commercially sharp Job Experience & Skills Required Proven ability to sell services or maintenance solutions , not catalog items Confidence conducting site surveys, identifying risks, and advising on protective systems Strong business development capability from cold calls to securing long-term contracts Experience preparing quotes, tenders, and solution-based proposals Excellent relationship management with engineers, contractors, and procurement teams