Sales Engineer – Solar Powered Irrigation Solutions (SPIS) job at Resiliencia Uganda Ltd

The Mission

We are a dynamic, no-nonsense team on a mission to make customers happy. We don't just sell equipment; we match people with the right solutions, making sure they are affordable, efficient, and built to last. We’re looking for a Sales Engineer who has a passion for SPIS and feels comfortable with a GPS tool in a muddy field presenting a proposal to the customer.

What You’ll Do

1. Design customer solutions

• Site surveys: Visit customer location to assess water, soil, topography.
• Design custom Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) that actually solve the customer's problems.
• Build accurate BOQs and quotes that balance quality with the client’s budget.

2. Sales & Customer Support

• Turn complex technical data into a clear solution for our clients.
• Manage the full journey: from the first discussion with the customer to the final system commissioning.
• Be the champion of after-sales support, customer satisfaction is the core of our work.

3. Logistics and Coordination

• Sourcing materials from suppliers and getting them to the customer site.
• Work hand-in-hand with our technical team to oversee installations and ensure they meet our best standard.
• Train customers and partners so they feel confident operating their new systems.

4. CRM & Strategy

• Keep our CRM updated daily
• Track market trends
• Test new products and introduce new solutions to our portfolio

Qualifications:

Degree:

• A BSc in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources, or Agricultural Engineering.

Experience:

• 2–3 years in the irrigation sector (technical and sales).
• Experienced in BOQ preparation and sourcing/vetting hardware.
• Real-life experience with site surveys and physical installations.

The Tools:

• Deep knowledge of solar pumping and water distribution.
• Experienced in AutoCAD, Google Earth, and GPS survey tools.
• Excellent skills in Excel and CRM tools.

Our ideal fit:

• Customer-First: You genuinely care about solving the client's problems.
• Analytical & Simple: You can take a complex set of data and turn it into a simple, effective plan.
• Resilient: You’re ready to hit the road whenever duty calls.
• Communicator: Fluent in English (and if you speak local languages, that’s a huge win!).
• Team Player: You value internal communica on and support your colleagues to ensure project success.

Why Join Us?

We are small, fast, and focused. If you love seeing the immediate impact of your work on a customers’ livelihood, you’ll fit right in.

• Site surveys: Visit customer location to assess water, soil, topography.
• Design custom Solar Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS) that actually solve the customer's problems.
• Build accurate BOQs and quotes that balance quality with the client’s budget.
• Turn complex technical data into a clear solution for our clients.
• Manage the full journey: from the first discussion with the customer to the final system commissioning.
• Be the champion of after-sales support, customer satisfaction is the core of our work.
• Sourcing materials from suppliers and getting them to the customer site.
• Work hand-in-hand with our technical team to oversee installations and ensure they meet our best standard.
• Train customers and partners so they feel confident operating their new systems.
• Keep our CRM updated daily
• Track market trends
• Test new products and introduce new solutions to our portfolio

• Deep knowledge of solar pumping and water distribution.
• Experienced in AutoCAD, Google Earth, and GPS survey tools.
• Excellent skills in Excel and CRM tools.
• Customer-First approach
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resilience and adaptability
• Fluent in English (local languages are a plus)
• Team player

• A BSc in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 2–3 years in the irrigation sector (technical and sales).
• Experienced in BOQ preparation and sourcing/vetting hardware.
• Real-life experience with site surveys and physical installations.