Vacancy title:
Sales Engineer
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Sales & Retail, Alternative Energy Production & Services
Jobs at:
Lanjiz Management Consultants
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, November 4 2026
Duty Station:
Kitwe | Kitwe
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
About the Sales Engineer Role
This role is ideal for candidates seeking sales engineer jobs in Kitwe within the renewable energy sector, providing a unique opportunity to bridge technical expertise with commercial strategy to deliver innovative energy solutions.
The Sales Engineer will act as a vital link between technical teams and clients, identifying customer needs and translating these into tailored, commercially viable energy solutions. The role demands a proactive individual capable of managing projects from initial enquiry through commissioning and beyond, ensuring client satisfaction and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
- Develop detailed technical proposals, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), system designs, and financial assessments such as payback and ROI calculations.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate load profiles, generator runtimes, solution feasibility, and client budgets.
- Prepare and present technical proposals and tenders to prospective clients.
- Drive solution-based sales negotiations while safeguarding project margins.
- Support projects throughout all phases, including installation, factory acceptance tests, commissioning, and after-sales services.
- Deliver customer training on system operations and maintenance.
- Manage client relationships to identify opportunities for repeat business and upselling.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and tariff changes relevant to the renewable energy sector.
Candidate Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Electrical/Electronics or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; a degree is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HT) power systems.
- Minimum of three years’ relevant industry experience with a proven track record.
- Experience in sales or marketing is a plus.
- Proficiency in costing, negotiation, CRM, proposal writing, presentations, problem-solving, and relationship management.
- Registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and possession of a valid Practicing License.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate both manual and automatic vehicles.
- Willingness to travel frequently to project sites across Zambia.
- Possession of a valid Silicosis certificate.
Focus Areas of the Sales Engineer Role
This role emphasizes selling comprehensive energy solutions rather than just products. Key focus areas include:
- Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Systems
- Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
- Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)
- Thermal Energy Solutions (TESS)
- Substation Solutions
- Switchgear
- Genset Solutions
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
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