Sales Engineer – Sibongile Beverages

Company: Sibongile Beverages
Location: Eswatini
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Functional Nutrition, FMCG
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position: Sales Engineer
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree

About the Company

Sibongile Beverages is an innovative beverage manufacturing company specializing in ready-to-drink functional protein shakes designed for performance, recovery, active lifestyles, and everyday wellness. The company develops premium nutritional products incorporating high-quality protein and functional ingredients such as creatine, spirulina, ashwagandha, marula, collagen, and whey protein formulations.

Through product innovation and customer-focused solutions, Sibongile Beverages continues to expand its presence within the health, nutrition, fitness, retail, and beverage markets.

Position Summary

Sibongile Beverages is seeking a highly motivated Sales Engineer to support business growth, strengthen customer relationships, and expand market penetration across retail, distribution, health and wellness, and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will combine technical product knowledge with sales expertise to promote functional beverage solutions, develop strategic partnerships, and achieve revenue objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the company’s functional beverage and nutritional product portfolio.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Identify and pursue new customer acquisition opportunities.
• Build long-term relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, gyms, and wellness centers.
• Conduct product presentations and technical demonstrations.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and commercial agreements.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend suitable product solutions.
• Manage key accounts and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Support product launches and market expansion initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Collaborate with production, marketing, and supply chain teams.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare detailed reports.
• Attend trade exhibitions, industry events, and networking activities.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives.

Core Duties

The Sales Engineer will serve as a bridge between technical product capabilities and customer business requirements. This role requires strong communication skills, commercial awareness, relationship management expertise, and the ability to explain product benefits to distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, fitness organizations, and corporate clients.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Sales Engineering
• Business Development
• Technical Sales
• Account Management
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• FMCG Sales
• Product Demonstration
• Market Analysis
• Lead Generation
• Sales Strategy
• Revenue Growth
• Contract Negotiation
• Retail Sales Management
• Distribution Network Development
• Commercial Planning
• Client Engagement
• Presentation Skills
• Strategic Partnerships
• Solution Selling
• Market Expansion

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales Management, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in sales, business development, customer relationship management, or technical sales will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in sales engineering, technical sales, business development, FMCG sales, or related commercial roles.
• Experience within food and beverage manufacturing, consumer goods, nutrition products, or health and wellness sectors is preferred.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Experience managing distributor and retail partner relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of FMCG distribution channels.
• Knowledge of functional nutrition and wellness products.
• Experience using CRM and sales reporting systems.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel for client meetings and business development activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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Salary and Compensation

Estimated Monthly Salary: SZL 18,000 – SZL 35,000 per month

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, industry experience, sales performance history, and technical expertise.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Sales commission opportunities
• Professional development support
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Paid annual leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Industry training programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Travel and business expense support

Training and Development

Sibongile Beverages is committed to employee growth through:

• Technical product knowledge training
• Sales and negotiation workshops
• Customer relationship management programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Business communication training
• Market analysis and forecasting workshops
• FMCG industry best-practice training
• Commercial strategy and account management programs

Work Environment

The company offers a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, build strong customer relationships, and support business expansion. Team members work closely with sales, production, operations, and marketing professionals to achieve organizational goals.

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Career Progression Opportunities

Successful candidates may advance into positions such as:

• Senior Sales Engineer
• Key Account Manager
• Regional Sales Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Commercial Manager
• National Sales Manager
• Sales Director
• Head of Business Development

Application Information

Position: Sales Engineer
Company: Sibongile Beverages
Location: Eswatini
Experience: 3–5 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing / FMCG / Functional Nutrition

This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about technical sales, business development, customer relationship management, FMCG distribution, nutrition products, market expansion, and driving commercial success within an innovative beverage manufacturing company.