Technical Sales Engineer

Sparc Systems Limited is inviting applications from qualified and motivated professionals for the position of Technical Sales Engineer in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will join the company's team and contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities, understanding customer requirements, and developing suitable technology solutions.

The Technical Sales Engineer will combine technical knowledge with sales and customer relationship skills. The role involves designing IT solutions, delivering technical presentations, supporting pre-sales activities, responding to tenders and quotations, and working with customers to ensure that technology solutions meet their business needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities with prospective and existing customers.
• Working with the sales team to understand customer requirements and design suitable IT solutions and services.
• Conducting technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers.
• Acting as a technical expert during pre-sales engagements and addressing customer questions and concerns.
• Assessing customer needs and recommending appropriate products and solutions.
• Working directly with clients to gather technical requirements and provide guidance on product configurations.
• Developing strong knowledge of the company's products and effectively communicating their value to customers.
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, product development, and other teams to provide a seamless customer experience.
• Providing feedback from customer engagements to support improvements in product features and functionality.
• Assisting customers with technical issues and coordinating with the support team to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and serving as a key point of contact after sales.
• Preparing responses to Requests for Quotations (RFQs), tenders, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), and prequalification submissions within the assigned product portfolio.
• Ensuring that technical requirements in tenders and quotations are accurately addressed and matched with available solutions.
• Continuously improving technical and product knowledge through vendor training, certifications, product updates, industry research, and practical learning.
• Keeping up with emerging technologies, industry trends, new solutions, and developments relevant to the assigned product portfolio.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce suitable new technologies and solutions to customers.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant technology certifications, such as Microsoft or IBM certifications, are an added advantage.
• Previous experience in technical sales or a similar customer-facing position.
• At least 2 years of in-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft technologies, replication systems, virtualization, and cloud computing.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Portuguese.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical customers and stakeholders.
• A results-oriented approach with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer
• Company: Sparc Systems Limited
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Number of Employees: 51–200
• Closing Date: 16 October 2026
• Salary: Negotiable

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit their application by email with a detailed CV and the names and addresses of at least three traceable referees.

Applications should be sent to [email protected].

The application deadline is 16 October 2026.