Remote Regional Sales Director – Industrial Automation (KZN)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Private health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Annual professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Regional Sales Director to lead B2B sales across KwaZulu-Natal, with a focus on Richards Bay. This senior role requires a proven sales leader who can develop regional strategies, build high‑performing teams, and drive revenue growth for industrial automation solutions in a key economic zone.

You will manage a remote sales force, leverage CRM and analytics, travel within the region, and partner with marketing and product teams to maximize penetration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional sales strategy for KwaZulu-Natal and Richards Bay.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a remote sales team to achieve targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within key industrial sectors around Richards Bay.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitors to inform strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to support sales initiatives.
• Manage the regional sales pipeline, forecasts, and budget.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and provide strategic input on product development.

Skills

B2B sales

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Team building

Negotiation

Presentation skills

CRM

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

MBA (advantage)

Tools

Salesforce

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Regional Sales Director to lead B2B sales across KwaZulu-Natal, with a focus on Richards Bay. This senior role requires a proven sales leader who can develop regional strategies, build high‑performing teams, and drive revenue growth for industrial automation solutions in a key economic zone.

You will manage a remote sales force, leverage CRM and analytics, travel within the region, and partner with marketing and product teams to maximize penetration.