Technical Sales Engineer – Africa

About the role

The Technical Sales Engineer will drive Evident Inspection Technologies' growth across Africa by identifying market opportunities, strengthening distributor performance, and engaging directly with key customers and stakeholders. This role serves as the primary technical interface between distributors, end‑users, and internal teams to ensure successful pipeline development and project execution.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop growth opportunities in oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, aviation, and manufacturing sectors.
• Execute market development plans aligned with regional strategy.
• Provide technical support to distributors, conduct joint engagements, and drive sales development.
• Generate, qualify, and close opportunities in collaboration with distributors.
• Engage with EPCs, inspection service providers, and end‑users to promote solutions and influence specifications.
• Support preparation of technical proposals and commercial offers.
• Deliver product demonstrations, application support, and technical evaluations.
• Conduct training, workshops, and seminars for distributors and customers.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using CRM tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in NDT sales or industrial inspection technologies.
• Knowledge of NDT methods such as UT, PAUT, Eddy Current, and RVI.
• Proven technical sales and business development capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a distributor‑driven environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively (>50%) across Africa.
• Fluent English; Arabic and French are advantageous.

Required skills

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
• Eddy Current Testing
• Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)
• Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) technologies
• Industrial inspection equipment
• CRM tools for pipeline management