Technical Field Sales Representative Africa

Job description

Batteries are our Business. People are our Power. Your Power, Endless Possibilities! At the employer, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batterie technologies and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle. 1 in 3 vehicles powered by a the employer Battery worldwide. We are home to strong brands like VARTA® and OPTIMA® and we are driven by a common goal to create cutting-edge technology in a sustainable manner. Ready to power up your career? Then explore the possibilities with us and become a valued member of our team! As a Senior Technical Field Support Representative, you will turn the employer technology lead into sales across the META region. You will support the Aftermarket and key accounts, driving AGM and EFB adoption as start-stop and hybrid vehicles grow, and building VARTA, Energizer and Delkor pull with distributors, workshops and fleets. You will deliver technical training to distributor teams, workshops, fleet operators and OEM/OES partners, from site visits to conference sessions, covering battery technologies, diagnostics, fitting and vehicle electronics. You will also create training material, run product demonstrations and trials, and manage technical and warranty claims. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (META Regional Headquarters), with regular travel across the GCC and Africa What you will do • You will take customers from technical discussion to sales closure, working with people from mechanics to senior managers. • You will start sales-driven technical conversations to find the right product solution, and run targeted sales trainings that help distributors win in their markets. • You will lead technology education programs with the Product Management and Marketing teams, supporting distributor onboarding for new brands, trade shows and regional events. • You will report field intelligence on competitors, pricing and customer technology readiness, and help the team stop warranty and quality issues from reaching end customers. What makes you a good fit • Professional qualification in a technical, engineering (commercial) field • Automotive, Commercial vehicle or Bus and Coach technical training experience • Self-starter, able to organize own appointments and develop technical discussions into sales opportunities • Commercial acumen • Full Driving License and willingness to travel flexibly across a wide area Soft skills • Team player and cultural sensitivity • Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason as well as creative and strategic • Genuine interest and passion for the automotive industry What we offer you Input matters just as much as the output. As the world’s largest creator and manufacturer of low-voltage batterie technologies, we know that better than anyone. It all starts with our people. At the employer, your passion, ingenuity and grit are celebrated. Here, you can get out what you put in. Benefits • Medical insurance for employee and dependents • Transportation of household goods • Relocation allowance • Immigration support for employee/ Visa Process for employee and dependents • Housing search support • Temporary accommodation upon arrival • Relocation flights for employee LI-OG1 the employer is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 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Requirements

• Several years of experience in a sales and/or technical role within the automotive industry, with exposure to and cultural understanding of the META market
• Solid technical background, with strong knowledge of cars and preferably batteries (SLI, EFB, AGM) and start-stop systems
• Experience with training technologies such as webinars and social media tools, and the ability to train distributors and workshop teams
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must
• French is required for the Africa markets
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to demonstrate some project management skills

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