Systems Sales Engineer Job Amotech Africa

Systems Sales Engineer Job

Amotech Africa is a leading test and measurement solution provider in Africa. We also offer

technical services, instrument calibration and repair services. With our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya we have a presence in the greater African region with offices in DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and servicing clients in Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Cameroon and Zambia.

ROLE: Systems Sales Engineer

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive sales for the Amotech “Systems” Segment (in particular, partial discharge testing instruments, online monitoring systems, Dissolved gas analysis and further products to come) primarily in Kenya but additionally for other regions where Amotech Africa has presence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Conduct activity planning, forecasting, and opportunity management.
• Handle price negotiations, tender submissions, and contract discussions.
• International travel for customer visits, internal meetings, and training.
• Provide technical sales support, including product demonstrations and troubleshooting.
• Secure, retain, and grow key accounts through proactive relationship-building.
• Attend trade fairs, conferences, and industry events to promote solutions.
• Deliver informative presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a database of prospective clients (leads, contacts, opportunities).
• Meet quotas for cold calls, follow-ups, appointments, and client meetings.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Report on sales metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue forecasts).
• Work with back-office/inside sales, marketing, and service teams to align efforts.
• Support marketing initiatives (campaigns, webinars, technical articles).
• Coordinate with service/repair teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance, KPIs, and market trends.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term business plans and growth strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in sales with a focus on testing and measurement in power systems.
• Strong understanding of Power Automation and Control (PAC) for substations.
• Experience in high voltage testing of power assets (transformers, motors, generators, switchgear, cables).
• Experience with GE and Megger Grid solutions is added advantage
• Familiarity with grid solutions in industrial applications.
• Passion for grid solutions technology and industry trends.
• Value-selling skills – ability to align solutions with customer ROI and financial justifications.
• Understanding of project economics (CAPEX/OPEX, payback periods, etc.).
• Strategic thinking to meet sales quotas and KPIs.
• Strong social skills, enjoy networking and relationship-building.
• Active listening and ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Multicultural communication proficiency.
• Presentation skills (clear, persuasive, and professional).
• Self-motivated with a proactive, decision-making approach.
• Team player open to feedback and continuous growth.
• Multitasking ability in a dynamic sales environment.

What We Offer Our Employees:

• Opportunity to work in an international environment.
• Cooperation with a highly qualified team with one of the region’s leading companies in the industry.
• Great working environment
• Attractive renumeration
• A wide range of training opportunities
• Exposure to key stakeholders in the Corporate World

How to Apply

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