Sale / General Manager

G-Core Capital; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the building industry located in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Sales Manager to develop and implement strategies for a new brand. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the doors and windows market, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage accounts. This role offers competitive compensation, including a commission on sales and the chance to lead a new division within the company.

Benefits

Competitive cost-to-company package

12% commission on sales performance

Bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the doors, windows, gates, or security gates industry.
• Strong track record in corporate and wholesaler sales.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategy for new brand.
• Drive sales growth through new account acquisition.
• Oversee daily operations and manage budgets.

Skills

Sales growth

Customer relationship management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for the new brand and product.
• Drive sales growth through new account acquisition (corporates, wholesalers, contractors, and distributors) and by expanding existing customer relationships.
• Oversee daily operations of the division, working closely with production, logistics, and aftersales teams.
• Manage budgets, pricing structures, profitability, and debtor controls.
• Build strong customer confidence by ensuring high levels of service, product reliability, and timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, including project managers, architects, and developers.
• Lead, train, and grow a motivated sales team.
• Represent the company at trade events and within the market as the professional face of the new brand.
• Report directly to directors with monthly updates on targets, challenges, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the doors, windows, gates, or security gates industry is highly advantageous.
• Strong track record in corporate and wholesaler sales is essential.
• Experience working with project managers and within low-cost housing projects will be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated success in building and growing a new brand, division, or product line.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, margins, and profitability.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking ability.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive cost-to-company package structured in a way that best benefits the candidate.
• 12% commission on sales performance.
• Bonuses are not guaranteed and apply only to the basic salary portion of the cost-to-company package. If granted, they are paid 50% in December and 50% on your birthday.
• The unique opportunity to establish and lead a brand-new division within an established company.
• Support from a strong operations and marketing team.

The chance to make a lasting impact in the South African building market.