Engineering Sales Account Manager

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Cape Town is seeking an Engineering Sales Account Manager to drive growth in the hardware and engineering sector. You will manage key accounts, identify opportunities, and expand market share while delivering practical engineering solutions to clients.

The role requires a proactive sales mindset, strong relationship skills, and the ability to manage a sales pipeline from prospecting to closing. A local driving license and fluency in English and Afrikaans are preferred.

Qualifications

• Matric; proven hunter who opens new business opportunities.
• Strong ability to build credibility and lasting relationships with customers.
• Experience selling technical, industrial, engineering, or B2B solutions.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for achieving and surpassing sales objectives.
• Excellent planning and territory management capabilities.
• Ability to understand customer needs and provide practical product recommendations.
• Strong administrative skills with a focus on accurate reporting and follow-up.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a sales pipeline from prospecting through to closing.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and standard business software.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans; valid driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share and increase revenue.
• Promote and sell the company's products and services to both new and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular client visits and follow-up.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and performance objectives.
• Prepare and submit accurate sales call reports and customer activity updates.
• Address customer enquiries and provide product, pricing, and delivery information.
• Monitor customer satisfaction levels and proactively resolve concerns.
• Report customer complaints, product issues, and service-related concerns to management.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery.

Job description

Engineering Sales Account Manager required in Cape Town.

A well-established company in the hardware and engineering sector is looking for a results-driven Engineering Sales Account Manager to join their Cape Town-based team.

This role is ideal for a proactive sales professional with engineering industry experience who enjoys managing customer relationships, growing existing accounts, and identifying new business opportunities.

If you are target-driven, customer-focused, and passionate about engineering products and solutions, this could be the opportunity for you.

Requirements:

• Matric
• A proven hunter who enjoys opening new doors and developing business opportunities
• Strong ability to build credibility and establish lasting relationships with customers
• Experience selling technical, industrial, engineering, or business-to-business solutions
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for achieving and surpassing sales objectives
• Excellent planning and territory management capabilities
• Ability to understand customer needs and provide practical product recommendations
• Strong administrative skills with a focus on accurate reporting and follow-up
• Comfortable working independently and managing a sales pipeline from prospecting through to closing
• Proficiency in CRM systems and standard business software
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Valid driver's license and own transport

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share and increase revenue
• Promote and sell the company's products and services to both new and existing customers
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through regular client visits and follow-up
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and performance objectives
• Prepare and submit accurate sales call reports and customer activity updates
• Address customer enquiries and provide product, pricing, and delivery information
• Monitor customer satisfaction levels and proactively resolve concerns
• Report customer complaints, product issues, and service-related concerns to management
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery