Sales Engineer

Crofts Gears is a South African OEM manufacturer of industrial gearboxes and mechanical power transmission products, including helical and bevel helical gear units, worm gear units, geared motors, couplings, industrial chain, sprockets, and drive systems, supplying customers across mining, water treatment, and heavy industry.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer who is genuinely technical, commercially hungry, and ready to own a territory. This is a field role. You will be on the road, in front of customers, opening doors and closing deals. If you thrive in that environment, read on.

You will take full ownership of new business development across a defined territory. Your primary mandate is growth, identifying and converting greenfield accounts while maintaining strong relationships with the existing customer base. You will manage the complete sales cycle from first contact through to signed order, with full technical accountability throughout.

This is not a desk job, and it is not an account management role. We need someone who gets up in the morning wanting to find the next customer.

• National Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering — non-negotiable
• Sales or commercial qualification — advantageous

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of technical sales experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven track record of winning new business, not just managing what is already there
• Hands-on familiarity with rotating equipment: gearboxes, couplings, chain, sprockets or similar power transmission products
• Demonstrable ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret technical specifications
• Experience building detailed quotations and tender documents
• Proficient in MS Office; CRM experience is advantageous

• Self-starting and self-managing, you do not need to be chased to hit the road each morning
• Driven by results and motivated by the challenge of building something from scratch
• Commercially sharp, you understand margin, value, and what it takes to close a deal
• Technically credible, the engineers and maintenance professionals you call on must respect your knowledge
• Passionate about mechanical engineering and the products you represent
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Organised and disciplined, comfortable managing a full pipeline under pressure
• High emotional intelligence, you know when to push and when to listen
• Honest, professional and a strong cultural fit for a high-standards environment
• Valid driver s licence and willingness to travel extensively within your region