Sales Executive - Africa

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to lead and grow its sales activities across an assigned African market. This is a senior role for someone who can lead a sales team, develop new markets and take ownership of revenue, profitability and strategic growth.

You will drive sales growth, build key customer relationships, and coordinate with internal teams to meet targets across Africa.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Science is required.
• Diploma in Sales, Marketing or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electronic sales, with at least 2 years at senior level is required.
• Mining industry experience highly advantageous.
• Product line management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and sales profitability is required.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop sales activities across an assigned African territory.
• Drive sales growth, account penetration and profitability.
• Manage, mentor and provide direction to the sales team.
• Develop and implement business plans and sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop action plans to enter new markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and close sales and service opportunities.
• Prepare, present and approve bids and quotations.
• Manage sales budgets, expenses and profit margins.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors and target markets to identify opportunities.
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry conferences.
• Work closely with technical, marketing, logistics, finance and other internal teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and results-driven with the ability to operate across diverse African markets.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Science

Diploma in Sales, Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading technology solutions company is looking for a commercially driven Sales Executive to lead and grow its sales activities across an assigned African market. This is a senior role for someone who can lead a sales team, develop new markets and take ownership of revenue, profitability and strategic growth.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• Diploma in Sales, Marketing or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electronic sales, with at least 2 years at senior level
• Mining industry experience highly advantageous
• Product line management experience
• Strong understanding of budgeting and sales profitability
• Proficient in MS Office

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Lead and develop sales activities across an assigned African territory
• Drive sales growth, account penetration and profitability
• Manage, mentor and provide direction to the sales team
• Develop and implement business plans and sales strategies to achieve targets
• Identify new business opportunities and develop action plans to enter new markets
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders
• Negotiate and close sales and service opportunities
• Prepare, present and approve bids and quotations
• Manage sales budgets, expenses and profit margins
• Monitor industry trends, competitors and target markets to identify opportunities
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry conferences
• Work closely with technical, marketing, logistics, finance and other internal teams
• Strong leadership, communication, critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Commercially minded, proactive and results-driven with the ability to operate across diverse African markets