Sales Manager

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a results-oriented Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will lead the sales team, develop sales strategies, and build strong relationships with clients. This permanent role requires significant experience in sales management and a relevant tertiary qualification.

Benefits

Provident fund

Medical aid

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Vehicle Allowance

Company cellphone

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years in a sales or marketing role.
• 3 to 5 years experience in sales management.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales team and achieve sales targets.
• Create and implement sales strategies.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Waste Control Division currently has a vacancy for a Sales Manager who is professional, self-motivated, and results-oriented. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the sales team and ensuring that sales targets are achieved.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Create and implement sales plans and strategies for the department
• Ensure that new business leads are followed up at all times
• Setting sales goals and targets for the department and ensure that the goals and targets are met
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with other divisions of SA Metal Group
• Build and promote strong customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their business needs
• Present sales and revenue reports and realistic forecasts to senior management
• Approving sales quotations and managing tender applications and processes
• Continuously identifying areas within the sales department in which the business can improve and implementing such improvement

Minimum Qualifying Requirements :

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a sales or marketing role.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales management, including leading and developing a sales team.
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Experience in related industries such as waste management, recycling, or industrial cleaning.
• Working knowledge of waste management practices is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience with tender processes and related documentation.
• Practical experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Valid Code 08 license and own reliable vehicle
• Must be able to work in a pressurized and demanding environment

Attributes :

• Strong organisational and admin skills
• Accurate and attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Willing to work overtime as the job demands
• Ability to detect and solve problems
• Strong sense of integrity
• Strong leadership skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Information :

Job title : Sales Manager

Reporting to : General Manager and Directors of SA Metal Group

Job type : Permanent position

Benefits include :

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Vehicle Allowance
• Company cellphone
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours :

• 07 : 30 – 17 : 00 Monday - Thursday
• 07 : 30 – 16 : 00 Fridays

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.