Sales Support Specialist

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This position reports to

Sales Support Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the assigned Sales organization and customers during the proposal process. Each day, you will serve as a key technical resource in the assigned area. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing technical descriptions of the products and technology, determining costs, and preparing final documentation. The work model for the role is: Hybrid This role is contributing to the Motion, IEC LV Motors Division in South Africa. You will be mainly accountable for: • Supports the local Sales organization/ customers in determining the most technically appropriate and cost effective solutions and in the preparation of demanding offers. • Prepares offers based on customer specifications. • Participates in the kick off meeting organized by the project team • Defines cost for the proposed solution and communicates to Sales organization • Provides information to the risk review process in accordance with ABB policy and sometime participates in the risk review assessment.

Qualifications for the role

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• 3+ years of experience in preparing quotes and system tenders
• Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives and Electric Motors
• Experience in dealing with customers and understanding their needs.
• Fluency in the English language
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good Microsoft skills, especially MS Word and Excel
• Understanding of Commercial terms and conditions along with being an Analytical thinker
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience in contract negotiations, understanding of RoE, CPA clauses, business margins, etc

More about us

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