Area Manager - Heavy Industry Sales

Salesworx; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rustenburg is seeking a driven Area Manager responsible for sales and business development in heavy industries, including mining and petrochemical. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of B2B sales experience, a relevant engineering qualification, and be bilingual in English and Afrikaans. This role offers a competitive salary package with commission potential and requires local and regional travel.

Benefits

Basic Salary: R40000 - R45000 per month

Company car

Fuel card

Mobile phone

High earning potential through commission

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in heavy industry, mining, or petrochemical.
• Strong existing client base in relevant sectors.
• Technical background or strong mechanical aptitude is advantageous.
• Bilingual: English and Afrikaans.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across relevant sectors.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Promote a full range of engineering solutions.
• Prepare proposals and technical presentations.
• Negotiate deals and close sales.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Self-starter motivation

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Sales/business development certification

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Our client is an engineering company that manufactures and repairs mechanical equipment used in the mining and mineral industries.

We are looking for a highly driven and technically astute Area Manager whose primary responsibility will be sales and new business development across heavy industries including mining petrochemical power generation and related sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong existing network in these industries and a track record of success in technical B2B sales.

Responsibilities

• Actively hunt and develop new business opportunities across relevant sectors.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Promote the client s full range of engineering solutions and services.
• Conduct site visits and client consultations to understand requirements.
• Prepare proposals technical presentations and quotations.
• Negotiate deals and close sales to achieve / exceed targets.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activity and customer interactions.
• Represent the client at industry events expos and trade shows.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in heavy industry mining petrochemical or related fields.

Strong existing client base or network in the relevant sectors.

Technical background artisan / technical qualification or strong mechanical aptitude is highly advantageous.

Bilingual : English and Afrikaans.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate technical information.

Strong understanding of capital equipment sales and longcycle projects.

Proficient with CRM systems digital communication tools and MS Office.

Excellent communication negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.

Selfstarter with a high level of motivation and initiative.

Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required.

Qualifications

Relevant technical or engineering qualification (artisan trade mechanical engineering diploma / degree etc.).

Sales and / or business development certification is a plus.

Benefits

Basic Salary : R40000 R45000 per month (depending on experience)

Company car Fuel card

Mobile phone

Commission structure offering high earning potential

LIKT1

Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in heavy industry, mining, petrochemical, or related fields. Strong existing client base or network in the relevant sectors. Technical background artisan / technical qualification or strong mechanical aptitude is highly advantageous. Bilingual : English and Afrikaans. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate technical information. Strong understanding of capital equipment sales and long-cycle projects. Proficient with CRM systems, digital communication tools, and MS Office. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with a high level of motivation and initiative. Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required. Qualifications Relevant technical or engineering qualification (artisan trade, mechanical engineering diploma / degree, etc.). Sales and / or business development certification is a plus.

Key Skills

Instrument,Customer Service,Access,Agriculture,Infection Control,Cement

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1