PGTR Market Manager for South Africa

H-E Parts; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a motivated PGTR Market Manager. You will support the sales team in driving profitable sales strategies and managing key customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in business or engineering and over 5 years of experience in marketing or sales. This role emphasizes strategic decision-making and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, sales, or business development.
• Proficiency in CRM software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to develop and implement effective market strategies.
• Strong ability to analyze data and market trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with global sales objectives.
• Establish and monitor sales targets.
• Identify acquisition opportunities within existing and potential customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Drive sales initiatives to meet revenue goals.
• Participate in negotiations of key contracts.

Job description

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
Job ID:R0100434
Date Posted:2025-08-12
Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Job Schedule:Full time
Remote:No
Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic PGTR Market Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support the sales team in marketing and sales activities for the business unit and represent the interests of the organization in the given HUB/country. You will develop profitable and sustainable sales for the complete business unit portfolio in each HUB/country. You will implement the business unit strategies in conjunction with the Sales & Marketing manager and sales management.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with global sales objectives.
• Establish and monitor sales targets, and implement improvement plans as needed.
• Identify acquisition opportunities within existing and potential new customers.
• Allocate resources effectively to maximize sales and market coverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Drive sales initiatives to meet revenue goals within the assigned market.
• Participate in negotiations of key contracts to ensure alignment with supply factories.
• Set pricing strategies and control project execution and operational costs.
• Ensure effective marketing communications to achieve sales volume targets.
• Coordinate the flow of information on sales activities, leads, and contracts.
• Evaluate sales data and provide market intelligence reports to the team.
• Monitor financial performance and report on market contributions regularly.
• Manage project execution regarding schedule and quality.
• Ensure positive cash flow through effective contract negotiation and execution.
• Monitor client financial status and manage risks related to contract agreements.
• Organize and promote after-sales service activities.
• Take ownership of sales processes and employee training and development.
• Maintain integrity and compliance in all sales activities.
• Communicate effectively with supply factories and customers during projects.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for market initiatives.
• Prepare and present performance reports to senior management.
• Develop and manage the market budget for effective resource allocation.
• Oversee the implementation of the CCRP tool for project management.
• Coordinate product launches and promotional activities with marketing teams.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with key stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the market team to foster performance and collaboration.
• Support professional growth and development for team members.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, sales, or business development.
• Proficiency in CRM software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to develop and implement effective market strategies that align with broader business objectives and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Strong ability to analyze data and market trends to identify opportunities, make informed decisions, and drive business growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey strategies, reports, and presentations to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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