South Africa Job Openings

Danfoss

Sales Engineer - Mining & Minerals

Johannesburg

October 9, 2024

Requisition ID: 40670
Job Location(s):Johannesburg, ZA
Job Description
Danfoss is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the Danfoss Drives Division, based in Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will report to the Country Sales Manager and will be responsible for Sales and Business Development of Danfoss VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) and Soft Starters across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, in alignment with the Danfoss Business Unit strategy.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
  • Generate VSD business (market share, volume, and profit) from existing and new customers in the Mining, Minerals & Metals and Chemical verticals
  • Establish and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding customer needs as well as enhancing customer understanding of full product and service offering
  • Cross-sell and solution finding according to customer needs
  • Build and manage strong opportunity and project pipelines
  • Territory and customer/market mapping
  • Develop channel partners, system integrators, EPC and OEM sales
  • Promote the Danfoss brand and influence specification at End Users
  • Identify and drive the development of new market opportunities in the designated market and ensure cross-collaboration
  • Prepare sales plans and regular status of potential order shortfalls
  • Budget forecasts and monthly reporting
  • Manage administrative procedures in all sales processes including preparation of offers in coordination with the Customer Service team by ensuring the appropriate technical and financial aspects of offers, including prices and trading conditions
  • Collaborate with Marketing to ensure efficient marketing activities, value proposition and brand exposure to customers.
Background & Skills
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
The ideal candidate possesses these skills.
  • Electrical engineering degree or similar technical qualification
  • A minimum of 3-5 experience in a similar position dealing with the specific technical aspects of the job
  • Proven ability to conduct product and solution presentations
  • Have established networks within the respective industries and have a proven track record with sales in the MMM verticals
  • Good knowledge of variable frequency drives and soft starters is an added advantage
  • Willing to travel extensively as/when required.
Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.


Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.


Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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