Sales Engineer

Designation : Sales Engineer

Department : Business Development & Sales

Reporting To : Manager – Business Development / CEO

Location : Hyderabad (Extensive Travel Across Andhra Pradesh & Telangana)

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Placebo Group comprises two entities — Placebo Gears & Transmission and Placebo Fabtech. Placebo Gears is a precision-engineering company with a strong legacy in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of high-performance gears and transmission components, serving industries such as automotive, industrial machinery, and power transmission. Placebo Fabtech is the Group's steel fabrication arm, specialising in structural steel fabrication, heavy engineering, and customised metal fabrication solutions catering to the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Together, the Group is committed to delivering quality, reliability, and technical excellence through state-of-the-art infrastructure and a skilled, driven workforce.

Role Overview

This position is with Placebo Gears & Transmission and is responsible for driving business development and sales growth across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for industrial gearboxes, gearbox servicing, spare parts, and transmission solutions. The Sales Engineer will independently manage key industrial accounts, develop new business opportunities, build relationships with plant maintenance and procurement teams, and drive the complete sales cycle from enquiry generation to order closure. The role offers significant customer-facing responsibility and direct exposure to leading industrial clients across Cement, Mining, Power, Sugar, Steel, and Port sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Sales

• Identify and develop opportunities across Cement, Mining, Power, Sugar, Steel, Ports, and allied industries.
• Conduct customer visits to understand application requirements, maintenance challenges, and replacement needs.
• Build relationships with maintenance teams, plant engineers, procurement teams, and key decision-makers.
• Generate enquiries, prepare techno-commercial proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and achieve order closures.
• Develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline within the assigned territory.

2. Customer & Account Management

• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and identify repeat business opportunities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams for proposal development and order execution.
• Monitor deliveries, address customer concerns, and support service-related requirements.
• Follow up on payments and ensure adherence to commercial commitments.

3. Reporting & Market Intelligence

• Maintain records of customer visits, enquiries, quotations, opportunities, and orders.
• Submit regular sales pipeline, order status, and collection reports.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and customer requirements.
• Provide market feedback and business insights to support growth initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory).
• MBA in Marketing will be an added advantage.
• 6–8 years of experience in Industrial B2B Sales.
• Experience in technical sales, business development, and customer relationship management.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Industrial Gearboxes & Gears
• Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment
• Industrial Spares & Components
• Heavy Engineering Products
• Rotating Equipment
• Material Handling Equipment
• Industrial Maintenance & Service Solutions

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial gearboxes, gears, couplings, and power transmission systems.
• Excellent customer relationship management, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently manage sales cycles and achieve targets.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools.
• Fluent in Telugu, English, and Hindi.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a growing precision engineering organization.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key industrial customers.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
• Strong career growth opportunities in Business Development and Key Account Management.

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Experience do you have in industrial equipment sales

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial equipment: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Ranga Reddy District, Telangana (Preferred)

Work Location: In person