Global Engineering Sales Manager - Export

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Springs; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for a technical sales role focusing on export sales and international trade. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, preferably with experience in the flat glass industry, and possess excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills. A tertiary qualification and fluency in Portuguese are advantageous. This position requires traveling within Southern Africa to foster business relationships and meet sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales figures as budgeted.
• Ensure customer quality, service, and price requirements are met.
• Maintain strong business relationships with allocated customers.
• Minimize risk in international trade activities.
• Coordinate freight forwarder and transporter activity.
• Comply with SARS, SARB & other legislative requirements.
• Adhere to internal policies while growing customer base.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts.
• Manage accounts to meet debtor’s targets.
• Assess market trends to inform business strategy.
• Conduct Contract Reviews with new customers or products.
• Present product training to customers and staff.
• Drive new marketing initiatives.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding of legal and commercial export processes

Knowledge of INCO terms

Flat glass industry knowledge

Sales experience in export environment

Fluent in Portuguese

Team management experience

Account processing knowledge

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy in corporate IT

Willingness to travel

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or Sales

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for a technical sales role focusing on export sales and international trade. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, preferably with experience in the flat glass industry, and possess excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills. A tertiary qualification and fluency in Portuguese are advantageous. This position requires traveling within Southern Africa to foster business relationships and meet sales targets.