Business Development & Sales Engineer (m/f/d)

Kurita is a global water treatment company providing innovative chemical technologies for water and process treatment. Our chemical technologies are developed in our own R&D centres, focusing on environmental benefits and improvements by saving water, energy, and reducing CO2 footprint, ultimately reducing the total cost of operation for our customers. Kurita Europe is a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Founded in 1949, the Group has more than 8,600 employees worldwide, generating a turnover of 2.3 billion USD. Kurita is one of the world leaders in industrial water treatment, with more than 2,600 patents as proof of our innovative approach to resource-saving consumption of water. We are committed to the highest ethical and social demands with a strong sense of fairness, transparency, integrity, safety, and compatibility.

In order to expand our Sales team in Cape Town, we are looking for a motivated Business Development Engineer m/f/d as soon as possible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

1. Key task is to grow the business and acquire new customers.
2. Maintain a healthy pipeline of potential customers.
3. Follow up actively on projects and continuously create new opportunities.
4. Successful candidate must have account management capabilities to manage accounts from first approach to successful implementation of the treatment program.
5. Follow up on orders and manage supply chain with our supporting team.
6. After acquisition: follow up on existing chemical water treatment applications.
7. Work on new treatment start-ups and applications improvement.
8. On-site water analysis, interpret results, and make recommendations for correct settings.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (minimum requirements)

1. A chemical engineer with experience in specialty water treatment business development and account management, especially for cooling water, boiler water, RO, and wastewater.
2. 5+ years of practical experience and proven business development capabilities.
3. Good knowledge and experience of water treatment processes and chemical applications are a must.
4. Good knowledge of the Cape Town area and the Cape provinces industry and potential.

PREFERRED PERSONAL SKILLS

1. Strong communication skills.
2. Strong sales and service mindset.
3. Good organizational skills.
4. Open-minded, flexible, and creative.
5. Learning attitude and show initiative.
6. English language skills are essential.
7. Willingness for regular business travels.
8. Driving license.
9. Located in Cape Town with business experience in the Cape area (MUST).

We kindly ask interested candidates to only apply when the above requirements match your profile.