Commercial Manager: Water Care

Afrizan People Intelligence; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Commercial Manager with strong strategic thinking and technical expertise in the water treatment sector. The ideal candidate will develop product strategies and manage key accounts, ensuring compliance and alignment across teams. Experience in sales management and a Bachelor of Science degree are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in water and wastewater treatment product and solutions management.
• Proven experience in sales management and strategic product development.
• Exposure to P&L management and product sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product and market strategies across the full lifecycle.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Manage key accounts, strengthen partnerships, and grow solution offerings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Market analysis

Sales management

Technical understanding of water treatment

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth in the water and wastewater treatment sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic Commercial Manager to lead the development and execution of strategies for a specialised product and solutions portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technical expertise, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product and market strategies across the full lifecycle - from concept to market launch to end-0f-life
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge
• Build strong relationships with principal suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, supply chain, and quality to ensure alignment and product success
• Lead, coach, and support the technical sales team to deliver against business objectives and budgets
• Manage key accounts, strengthen partnerships, and grow solution offerings in the market
• Ensure compliance with local and international product regulations and industry standards

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent)
• 5-10 years experience in water and wastewater treatment product and solutions management, with exposure to key account maangement
• Proven experience in sales management and strategic product development
• Strong technical understanding of water treatment systems and products
• Exposure to P&L management and product sourcing, manufacturing knowledge will be advantageous.

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