Segments Systems Sales Specialist
1 week ago
What will you do?
Customer Engagement & Ecosystem Mapping
Build deep, strategic relationships with key stakeholders across customer organizations, including decision-makers in engineering, procurement, operations, and executive leadership.
Map customer ecosystems and influence channels to identify and engage with consultants, contractors, EPCs, and other key players.
Sales Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and coordinate SE sales teams across business units to ensure a unified and coherent customer engagement approach.
Act as the voice of the customer internally, aligning SE's value proposition with customer needs and market trends.
Commercial Strategy & Execution
Define and implement commercial strategies to grow the Power Systems business in the region.
Lead account platforming and commercial action planning with internal stakeholders.
Ensure
accurate
and
timely
reporting of sales activities, forecasts, and opportunity pipelines in CRM tools (e.g.,
bFO
).
Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning
Analyze market trends, customer budgets, and competitor activities to
identify
SE's strengths and areas for improvement.
Provide feedback to marketing and offer development teams to enhance SE's value proposition.
Customer Satisfaction & Compliance
Ensure
high levels
of customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and issue resolution.
Uphold SE's Trust Charter and ensure compliance with all local laws, regulations, and internal governance processes.
Technical & Digital Enablement
Support early-stage opportunity development through technical influence and specification, with a strong focus on digital solutions and recurring offers.
Collaborate with tendering and execution teams to
optimize
offers and ensure successful project delivery.
- **Project
Engagement
&
P
rescr
iption**
- Identify and engage early in strategic projects to influence specifications and solution design.
- Promote and integrate
EcoStruxure
architecture and digital capabilities into customer solutions.
- **Opportunity
Management**
- Own and manage opportunities in BFO (Business Forecasting Opportunity tool).
- Develop structured action plans for target opportunities to maximize conversion.
- **Pipeline
Generation**
- Proactivel
y identif
y new business opportunities and build a robust pipeline.
- Collaborate with Key Ac
count Man
agers and Segment Leads to align on growth strategies.
- **Channel
Support**
- Provide technical and application support to End Users, Panel Builders, Contractors, and EPCs.
- Deliver training, workshops, and solution presentations to enhance channel capabilities.
- **Growth
Acce
leration**
- Drive adoption of Medium Voltage Primary Distribution equipment and systems.
- Support strategic initiatives to grow the
systems
business across the region.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- Technical
expertise
in MV distribution systems and applications.
- Technical and business
expertise
in Systems
- Strong
pipeline
management and opportunity planning skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Sustainability mindset and knowledge of SF₆-free technologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and geographies.
- Willingness to travel across the region as needed.
What's in it for you?
- Be at the forefront of shaping the energy transition in Southern Africa.
- Work wit
h a global leader in energy management and automation.
- Collaborate with a high-performing, purpose-driven team.
- Access to continuous learning, leadership development, and international career opportunities.
- Make a tangible impact
on critica
l infrastructure and sustainable development in the
region.
Opportunity
to shape the energy transition in one of Africa's most dynamic markets.
Who will you report to?
- Vice President - Power Systems
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Bach
elor's degree in Engineering
or a related technical field; MBA or postgraduate business qualification is a plus.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in technical sales or business development, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
- Proven track record in ma
naging compl
ex accounts and delivering commercial success across hardware, software, and digital solutions.
- Strong understanding of procurement and operating models across public and private sectors in Southern Africa.
- Familiarity with regional ecosystems, including key stakeholders such as utilities, IPPs, consultants, EPCs, and contractors.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency
in CRM tools and sales governance processes
.
Let us learn about you Apply today.
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