Product Specialist - Motor Vehicle Industry - Port Elizabeth

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Your role

• Support national product sales specifically relating to our more advanced product offering (i.e. error proofing, software, automation etc).
• Support key projects under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Take the sales development lead for error proofing, software automation and total workstation products.
• Working together with the different Business Managers to achieve the sales result.
• Supporting the Project Manager with the running of key projects.
• Perform product presentations/demonstrations at customer sites.
• Working in an agile way (be flexible) to best support the team and the business.
• Be part of team meetings, planning and strategy sessions.
• Working closely with the Service Division, to ensure project delivery.
• Working with suppliers to ensure a fast and efficient customer journey.
• Drive customer satisfaction as a key focus, working together with the greater team.
• Daily use of our CRM platform.
• Be responsible for your own learning journey, through access to our internal training programs, as well as the LinkedIn Learning platform.
• This position will be based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape. Weekly travel to customers in South Africa will be required to fulfil the mission. International trips may be required from time to time.

To succeed, you will need

• Experience in manufacturing/automation environment (preferably motor vehicle) and working with projects.
• Technical sales ability.
• Knowledge of LAN/Wireless network topology, database structures and production line networks an advantage.
• Some experience in AutoCad / designing an advantage.
• Software skills e.g. MS Office softwares, SAP, CRM.
• Dynamic, result oriented and self-motivating personality with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Good organizational, planning and follow up skills.
• Team player and open-minded personality, with the ability to listen to people.
• Strong customer and quality focus with the ability to keep commitments, seek feedback and continuously drive customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate efficiently with colleagues and Business Partners.
• University degree is an advantage.
• Fluency in English.
• Valid drivers license.

In return, we offer you

At Atlas Copco we believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way. Our leading-edge technology enables us to innovate for a sustainable future.
We believe that people make it happen and with us you are empowered to act. Your ideas can make a real difference and contribute to the quality of life for people everywhere.
We offer a wide range of interesting job roles and many opportunities to grow. This is where it begins Join us at the Home of Industrial Ideas.

This position is based in : Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Positions will be filled in line with Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.