Sales Executive - Manufacturing Equipment

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive uncapped commission

Company car & travel expenses

Health & retirement benefits

Training & development opportunities

Nelspruit region travel

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit seeks a high-performing Sales Executive to represent leading-edge manufacturing equipment in the region. This field-based role drives sales, builds relationships with industrial clients, and expands market penetration.

You will understand complex client needs, demonstrate technical capabilities, and close significant deals while travel extensively within the territory. A proven sales track record in industrial equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales required, preferably in industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand complex machinery and solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and increase market share.
• Identify and prospect new leads within the industrial sector, managing the full sales cycle.
• Conduct detailed product demonstrations and technical presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and close sales to meet targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.

Skills

Sales experience

Industrial equipment knowledge

Technical aptitude

Negotiation skills

Communication & presentation

Tools

CRM software

Sales management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a high-performing Sales Executive to represent their leading-edge manufacturing equipment in the Nelspruit region. This field-based role is critical for driving sales, building relationships with industrial clients, and expanding market penetration. You will be responsible for understanding complex client needs, demonstrating the technical capabilities of our equipment, and closing significant deals. This position requires extensive travel within the territory and presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to make a substantial impact within the industrial manufacturing sector, contributing to a company known for its innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and increase market share for manufacturing equipment .
• Identify and prospect new leads within the industrial sector, managing the full sales cycle.
• Conduct detailed product demonstrations and technical presentations to potential clients.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and close sales to meet and exceed targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to management on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a successful Sales Executive , ideally with experience selling industrial or manufacturing equipment .
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex machinery.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales quotas .
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an aggressive, uncapped commission structure.
• Company car, travel expenses, and mobile phone provided.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to represent industry-leading manufacturing equipment in Nelspruit and surrounding areas.