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Ready to make a big splash in Africa's marine industry?Join our Service Hub in Cape Town and become the trusted partner for spare parts,logisticsand technical support for customers across Africa.
At Damen, wedesign,buildandsupport shipsthatoperateall over the world. As a family-owned maritime company, we combine internationalexpertisewith a practical, hands-on way of working,focused on keeping our customers moving.
Damen Servicessupportscustomersafterdelivery,helping them keep theirvesselssafe,reliableand operational. From spare parts andlogisticsto technical service and advice, we make sure customers get the support theyneed,when they need it.
From our Service Hub in Cape Town, we are close to our customers across Africa. This local presence helps us respond quickly, understand the challenges of theregionand provide practical solutions that make a real difference to vessel operations.
You will be part of Team Africa: a collaborative, international team with colleagues in South Africa,West-Africaand the Netherlands.Our ‘We Care’ mindset reflects how we workevery day: proactive, solution-oriented and committed to making things happenforour customers, ourpeopleandeach other.
As aPart Sales Engineer Services, you willbethemain pointofcontact forcustomersacross Africa when it comes tospare parts,logisticsandday-to-day service support.You willmanage the full parts sales process: from understanding customer needs and preparing offers to coordinating orders,suppliersand deliveries.
Youwill work closely withthe Account Manager, Sales Manager andcolleaguesin South Africa, West-Africaandthe Netherlands. In this role, you need to enjoy a fast-moving environment, communicate clearly with differentstakeholdersand take ownership to get things done for the customer.
This is a good fit if you like to do the following:
Active approach towards (potential) clients and inform them about the possibility of delivery of specific components;
Within your region, you willbe responsible forthe proactive sales ofspare parts;
On a successful sale, you take care of the process byinteracting with supply chainregardingprocurement and logistics;
Maintaining contact with both clients and suppliers about delivery times and prices;
Performingaccurateadditionaladministrative work, such as building a dossier for eachsales order;
Keepingtrack of the manysales ordersrunning simultaneously;
Cooperatingwith colleagues to strive for a better result every day.
We ask our future Sales Engineer Services to come prepared with the following:
PreferablyaNational Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical or commercial discipline;
Experience in a technical sales role preferable within a Service Department;
Good command of English.
Communicating effectively with team members andstakeholders;
Commercial proactive, result-oriented, with initiative,assertivenessand management skills;
A pragmatic, persuasive Sales Engineer with a solid personality, fitting within a dynamicorganisationwith a hands-on culture;
Decisive and at the same time flexible in your approach and works methodically;
Able to influence, put things into perspectiveand alsoknows how to have the patience that is sometimes needed to achieve results;
Well able to manage expectations.
Already living in South Africa, preferably in CapeTown.
At Damen, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities.That'swhy we invest in your growth, well-being, and future.
Career Growth Opportunities:Develop yourexpertisethrough continuous learning, international exposure, and access to the Damen Academy, including leadership and development programs.
A Global Family:Become part of an international organization where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and teamwork drive success across the world.
Meaningful Work: Play a direct role in helping customers maximize the performance, safety, and longevity of their vessels.
Competitive Reward Package:Receive a competitive salary and attractive employment conditions.
Hybrid Working:Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week.
Engaging Culture:Join company events, sports activities, and social initiatives in a workplace where colleagues support one another and celebrate success together.
Time to Recharge:Enjoy 18 paid vacation days annually and the freedom tomaintaina healthy work-life balance.
Get on board!
If you feel you share our values and passion, thenwe’dlike to see whatyou’remade of. Who knows,maybe we’remade for each other? Get on board.We would love to read your resume and motivation.
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