Area Sales Manager - Mpumalanga

Keystone Project Recruitment; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced sales professional to drive growth through existing and new customers in the mining sector. Applicants should have a solid background in sales with demonstrable success, fluency in English and Afrikaans, and the ability to read engineering drawings. A driving license and strong interpersonal skills are essential for effective customer relationships and business development. This role requires a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (both written and verbal).
• Grade 12 and a tertiary qualification in Technical, Sales, or Marketing preferred.
• Code B (or Code 8) Driving license required.
• Proven sales experience in a similar market environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through existing and potential customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Strong understanding of mining business principles

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Sales experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organizing skills

Ability to motivate and persuade

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Technical, Sales, or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Syspro

Job description

To be responsible for driving sales growth through existing contract and non-contract customers, identifying and developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong customer relationships

Requirements :

Fluent in English and Afrikaans (both written and verbal).

Grade 12 and a tertiary qualification in Technical, Sales, or Marketing (preferred).

Code B (or Code 8) Driving license

Strong understanding of mining business principles.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Computer literacy essential Microsoft Office (experience in Syspro will be an advantage).

Proven sales experience in a similar market environment, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Territory and customer base experience non-negotiable.

Other attributes :

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.

Strong technical aptitude and product understanding.

Exceptional planning, organising, and problem-solving skills.

Resourceful, efficient, and capability to perform effectively under pressure.

Strong attention to detail, with a results-driven and proactive attitude.

Assertive, motivated, and adaptable personality.

A winning, "never give up" and "close the deal" mindset.

Ability to motivate, persuade , and negotiate effectively.

Demonstrated consistency in the achievement and exceeding of performance targets.