Siemens Vacancies for Senior Engineer - Sales Business Development and Sales Engineer - Eletrical Field - Nigeria

Siemens is a leading OEM in the global Energy sector. As a reputable, multinational company our aim is to recruit staff with the right mix of technical and professional experience.

Job description: You will be reporting directly to the Technical Head Sales and be responsible for selling high-quality Siemens products to Products to Power/ Energy customers in the Nigerian market.

Position : 1. Senior    Engineer - Sales Business Development
Responsibilities:-

• Strategic identification and realization of sales prospects and  leads.
• Contract preparation, pricing and negotiation
• Customer relationship management
• Design and management of medium to large scale electrical projects.
• Definition and implementation of appropriate sales and marketing strategy
• Design and update of industry business model.
• Proactive analysis of energy distribution market.

Qualifications:-

• Bachelors degree from accredited university in Electrical/ Electronics engineering.
• A relevant masters degree or its equivalent in a related field of study.
• Registration with NSE and/ or COREN 
• Project Management certification.

 Experience:-

• Minimum of 8 years sales and marketing experience.
• Experience handing switch gears, transformers and protection relays - familiarity with Siemens products a bonus
• Experience in project management/ execution of major electrical construction projects
• Previous experience working for an OEM or utilities company considered a bonus. 
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian power sector, market participants and trends.

Skills:-

• Proficiency in MS Office desktop applications, AutoCAD and Electrical Design software.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Business modeling and strategy definition.
• Business planning knowledge.

Position :- 2  Sales Engineer - Electrical Field
Responsibilities:

• Preparing proposals, quotations and sales contracts.
• Presenting and selling company products and services to customers.
• Proactively updating knowledge of market trends and industry.
• Maintaining accurate sales and customer database.
• Participating actively in marketing events such as conferences,exhibitions, etc.
• Training of customers on various products.
• Regular follow-up sales activities.

Qualifications:

• First degree from accredited university in Electrical/ Electronics engineering.
• A relevant masters degree or its equivalent in a related field of study.
• Registration with NSE and/ or COREN a bonus 

Experience:

• Minimum of  5 years in electrical industry.
• Extensive sales and marketing experience.
• Experience in selling electric power equipment - familiarity with Siemens products a bonus
• Previous experience working for an OEM or utilities company considered a bonus. 

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office desktop applications, AutoCAD and Electrical Design software.
• Experience interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong Organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Team player with customer service focus
• Flexibility/adaptability - willing to travel at short notice

HOW TO APPLY :-
Hand written application letter with Resume containing present contact telephone number and email address should be submitted not later than February, 2011 to the following address:-
The General Manager (HR),
P .O. Box 304, Oshodi, Lagos