• As a client manager at Siemens Energy, you will function as the key contact for customers, advancing sales and managing accounts. You will collaborate with both internal and external interested parties to ensure customer needs are fulfilled while suggesting appropriate products, services, and solutions. This role is suitable for an experienced client manager in the oil and gas industry, with a strong background in rotating equipment. Your leadership will have a direct impact on sales success, elevate customer commitment, and support Siemens Energy’s pursuit of offering dependable and sustainable energy solutions. You will be part of a team that fosters collaboration, values diverse perspectives, and emphasizes ongoing improvement.

How You’ll Make an Impact  

• Position Siemens Energy as the premier service provider in the Sales Distributed Service Business.
• Cultivate positive relationships with clients, identify business opportunities, improve market transparency, and boost customer happiness as the face of Siemens Energy.
• Utilize sales strategies outlined by management, showcasing self-motivation to improve customer happiness and meet sales goals.
• Develop medium to long-term sales plans and strategies to protect, grow, and diversify relationships with targeted customers.
• Apply CRM tools (Salesforce.com) for accurate forecasting and planning.
• Understand decision-makers at all levels within customer organizations.
• Analyse and evaluate market trends (both technology and product/solution portfolio) and the needs of potential and existing customers.
• Investigate and assess specific business opportunities related to the product/solution and service portfolio for customers.
• Prepare and negotiate projects and proposals in collaboration with other professionals and management.
• Collaborate on the completion of tasks and participate in creating customized solutions, projects, or service offerings for clients.
• Act as a point of contact for commercial matters.
• Complete key sales and revenue-related reporting.
• Contribute to the growth of an After Sales Service dedicated to customer needs.
• Ensure all dealings align with the company’s compliance and business conduct policies.

What You Bring 

• 3 to 5 years of sales background in rotating machinery (centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, aeroderivative gas turbines, and small gas turbines).
• Proficient grasp of customer needs and adept at articulating them clearly within the Siemens Energy structure.
• Strong negotiation abilities to effectively handle internal and external collaborators.
• Sharp analytical skills to review cost estimates and engage in constructive discussions with commercial and proposal teams.
• Outstanding time management skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Resilience and a positive attitude when under pressure.
• Willingness to travel throughout South Africa (especially Mpumalanga) and internationally as business needs require.
• Preparedness to spend significant time at customer sites.