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Recruitment agency · Accurex

Technical Sales Engineer – Water & Irrigation, Business Development

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NairobiMid level · Not statedCloses Sunday, 6 December 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 6 Oct 2026
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Job Role

The Technical Sales Engineer – Water & Irrigation will be responsible for driving sales and business development within the water, irrigation, and related engineering solutions sector. The role combines strong technical knowledge with commercial and customer-facing responsibilities to identify opportunities, understand client requirements, develop suitable technical solutions, prepare quotations and proposals, and convert opportunities into profitable business.

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

  • Drive revenue growth within the water and irrigation market.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Provide technically sound solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other industry stakeholders.
  • Develop competitive technical and commercial proposals.
  • Support successful execution of sales opportunities from enquiry to closure.
  • Strengthen the company's presence and market share within the water and irrigation sector.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Sales & Business Development

  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the water and irrigation sector.
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers.
  • Conduct client visits, site assessments, technical consultations, and product presentations.
  • Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
  • Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals.
  • Follow up on quotations, tenders, and business opportunities through to closure.
  • Meet agreed sales targets and revenue objectives.

Water & Irrigation Solutions

  • Provide technical guidance on irrigation systems, water management solutions, pumps, equipment, and related products.
  • Interpret technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, and project requirements.
  • Assist clients in selecting suitable products and systems based on application and technical requirements.
  • Conduct site assessments and provide technical recommendations where required.
  • Work with technical teams to ensure proposed solutions are practical and commercially viable.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Develop strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
  • Engage contractors, consultants, engineers, developers, government institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Understand customer challenges and provide appropriate technical solutions.
  • Handle customer enquiries and provide timely technical and commercial responses.
  • Maintain regular follow-ups with clients to strengthen long-term relationships.

Tendering & Commercial Support

  • Monitor relevant tenders and project opportunities.
  • Review tender documents and technical specifications.
  • Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender submissions.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing and technical documentation.
  • Participate in negotiations and commercial discussions where required.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and emerging opportunities.
  • Identify potential projects and market segments for business growth.
  • Maintain accurate sales records and opportunity pipelines.
  • Prepare regular sales forecasts and performance reports.
  • Provide management with market feedback and recommendations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with engineering, procurement, finance, logistics, and operations teams.
  • Coordinate technical requirements from enquiry through delivery.
  • Ensure customer expectations are aligned with the company's technical and commercial capabilities.
  • Support after-sales engagement and customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , preferably Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural, Water, Irrigation, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in technical sales, preferably within the water and irrigation industry .
  • Direct experience in the water and irrigation sector.
  • Proven experience in B2B technical sales and business development.
  • Experience dealing with contractors, consultants, engineers, developers, or institutional clients will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

COMPETENCIES

  • Water and irrigation systems knowledge
  • Technical solution selling
  • Site assessment and technical evaluation
  • Interpretation of technical drawings and specifications
  • Tender preparation
  • Proposal and quotation preparation
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • CRM and sales reporting tools

Must have

  • Commercial awareness
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Business development orientation

Good to have

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Relationship management

Salary disclosed: KES 250,000 - 300,000

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