GT Sales Manager for Southern and East Africa

Siemens Energy; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy technology seeks a GT Sales Manager for Southern and Eastern Africa to drive sales strategies and build key relationships. The role involves engaging with industry leaders and supporting innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future. Ideal candidates will have sales experience in the energy sector and knowledge of grid technologies.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

e-Learning opportunities

Coaching and mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the energy or technology sector.
• Strong understanding of grid technology products.
• Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of sales strategies.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and analyse trends.

Skills

Sales expertise in energy sector

Customer engagement

Business development

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

GT Sales Manager for Southern and East Africa

About the Role

Location South Africa Gauteng Midrand Company Siemens Energy (Pty) Ltd Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Sales Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional

About the role

Mode of Employment : Permanent

Position Title : GT Sales Manager for Southern and East Africa

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine starting your day diving into the fast-paced world of energy transformation. You’ll be engaging with industry leaders, government agencies, and key decision-makers to shape the future of energy in Southern and Eastern Africa. Your role will span across promoting Siemens Energy’s Grid Technology Portfolio—an innovative suite of solutions including HV Products (Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Surge Arrestors, Disconnectors, GIS, Insulators), Turnkey Substations, Digital Grid Solutions, Energy Storage, and Services. Whether you're working on a proposal for a cutting-edge renewable energy project or strategizing with cross-functional teams to address complex customer needs, your contributions will directly impact the region’s energy landscape, driving sustainability and innovation forward.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support the development and implementation of sales strategies aligned with Siemens Energy's objectives to drive growth and competitiveness in the market.
• Build strong relationships with customers, EPC firms, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and government agencies to identify and pursue business opportunities in Southeastern and Eastern Africa.
• Conduct market research and utilize Siemens Energy tools to analyse trends, customer needs, and opportunities across the energy sector.
• Advocate for sustainable and innovative solutions, including Siemens Energy’s Blue Portfolio Non-SF6 products.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and other internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met effectively.

What You Bring

• Experience in sales within the energy or technology sector, with a strong understanding of customer engagement and business development.
• Knowledge of grid technology products and solutions, including their applications and benefits.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to shared goals.
• Familiarity with the energy landscape in Southern and Eastern Africa, as well as broader global trends in the energy sector.
• Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Medical benefits
• Time off / Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• e-Learning
• Coaching

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.