Sales Engineer Vacancy at Guardia Systems – Nigeria

As part of MG Holding group of companies, Guardia Systems was founded with the aim of
protecting assets and brightening full control to corporations and consumers on a global level.

Established in 1995, Guardia Systems enjoyed a period of rapid expansion and now holds a strong presence in the Middle East and Africa via its regional offices in Lebanon, Iraq and Nigeria. An entrepreneur spirit has enabled us a continuous growth in the region.

The company is now the leading provider of complete Fire Protection and Security Systems, IT, Low Current, Integrated and Home Automation Solutions and has a rich portfolio across the region. Guardia Systems provides customized and unique solutions to fit every client’s current and future needs. The company differentiates itself with a partnership approach towards clients and a methodology based on a true understanding of the current market, the anticipation of future needs and the ability to provide the right solutions with the right technology.

We play a major role in providing security solutions mainly to Financial Institutions & Banks, Oil & Gas companies, Retail & Commercial Centers, Health Institutions, Hotels & Leisure Facilities, supported by a team of professionals.

Mission: “We serve to provide our customers with peace of mind and a secure environment that makes a difference”.

Vision: “To become the leading reference for innovative, reliable Fire Protection, Security Systems, IT, Low Current, Integrated and Home Automation Solutions”.

Job Title: Sales Engineer (Nigeria)
Guardia Systems – Nigeria

Job description

Key responsibilities shall include (not restrictively):

    Acts as a direct contact towards allocated customers; effectively communicates all offerings to the customers;
    Reviews all major deliverables (i.e. strategic brief, function spec, tech spec, etc.) to ensure quality standards and customers’ expectations are met;
    Ensures that customers issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the Country Manager of any problems that may arise;
    Manages and interprets customer requirements in a way to understand, anticipate and meet their needs;
    Owns the contract and contract renewals for new assignment for an existing customer;
    Approves Change Orders and invoices in compliance with the management pre-set policies;
    Responsible for payment collection; Coordinates with Accounting department;
    Works closely with Presales team to present well-developed solutions which meets the customers’ needs;
    Works closely with the technical manager &/or the assigned project team in order to maintain continuous knowledge of project status so as to identify potential issues and/or opportunities within or related to the project;
    Negotiates tender and contract terms to meet both customer and company needs;
    Negotiates and closes sales by agreeing terms and conditions;
    Submits reports to Country Manager.

Desired Skills and Experience

Professional Attributes & Skills:

    Self-Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator able to close deals;
    High level of initiative; Be capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions;
    Handles stressful situations and deadline pressures well;
    Enjoy excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
    Be highly polished and articulate;
    Maintain a pleasant disposition and be able to establish and expand professional relationships with customers, mainly senior executives and high net worth individuals.

Educational Background & Experience:

    BE in Electrical Engineering or CCE
    Minimum of 2-4 years of previous experience in a similar position in a related field.
    Fluent in English

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