DataProphet was founded in 2014 and is a leading AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) company with an agile team of engineers, mathematicians, data and computer scientists who have developed the OMNI solution, which reduces the cost of non-quality in heavy industries. AI and machine learning are used to ingest and analyze vast quantities of data and prescribes control parameter settings to operators, which reduces the cost of non-quality. OMNI’s performance is quantifiable and through the reduction of the cost of non-quality, profits are increased significantly.

DataProphet have raised funding for a global expansion program and have clients in the US, Brazil, Germany, Japan and SA. Our vision is to be the global, leading AI provider to manufacturing. The focus will be on growing our customer base globally through direct sales and channel partners. The marketing focus for the short to medium term will be brand awareness, product education, targeted customer communication, channel partner interest and investor relations, supported with the necessary business development and technical  infrastructure to meet customer requirements.

As a fast-growing venture capital backed business, we would like you to help expand our business and team within the USA & Europe.

Your responsibilities would be as follows:

• Prospect new client base on all levels in relation to deploying and integrating OMNI

• Secure weekly sales call appointments via phone, email, networking, and social media tools

• Create, modify, and deliver presentations

• Participate in the planning and execution of marketing programs and events to promote the company's activities

• Collaborate with internal technical team to develop client specific proposals

• Read, interpret, and effectively communicate technical data to identify client opportunities and engineering requirements

• Utilize CRM system in prospect planning, pipeline reporting, and territory management

• Target industries include (but are not limited to) Metal foundries, Automotive manufacture, Steel mills and Ore refineries

• Willingness to travel

• Company resources include phone and Laptop

• Post Graduate Engineering-related degree, &/or equivalent industry experience

• Commercial B2B experience in an Engineering, Industrial, or Technical Sales

• At least 4 years proven sales experience

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and execute prospecting plan autonomously

• Polished image/presentation skills coupled with comfort in plant locations and industrial service environments

• Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, or related industrial automation products and technologies a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We are an ambitious team passionate about AI and machine learning, and have demonstrated our capability time and time again, frequently coming out ahead of multinational companies competing on the same bid for international work. We’re located in Green Point, Cape Town, in an awesome office complete with a balcony, an arcade machine and all the free coffee you could want!