Sales Manager

Chainlink Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking an experienced KZN Sales Manager to drive growth across industrial consumables, welding, abrasives and safety sectors. You will lead a senior sales team, manage national accounts and develop new business opportunities across shipbuilding, petrochemical refineries, construction sites and power generation.

The role requires strong technical product knowledge, exceptional relationship-building skills, and proven B2B sales leadership to deliver sustained revenue

Qualifications

• Industrial/welding knowledge including consumables, welding products, abrasives and safety equipment
• Proven experience in business-to-business sales
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a sales team
• High energy, target-driven, results-focused sales leadership

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy — Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Key Account Management — Manage and grow relationships with contractors, industrial clients, and national key accounts
• Product Promotion — Promote industrial consumables, welding supplies, abrasives, and safety gear
• New Business Development — Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base
• Operational Coordination — Work closely with operations and service teams to ensure reliable customer support
• Quotations & Pricing — Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage the sales pipeline
• Market Analysis — Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements
• Sales Team Leadership — Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver excellent service and consistent results

Skills

Industrial/Welding

B2B Sales

Communication

Relationship Building

Leadership

Results Driven

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced KZN Sales Manager to drive sales growth, manage key accounts, and expand market presence across the industrial consumables, welding, abrasives, and safety sectors. The role supports contractors and industrial operations across multiple industries, including shipbuilding, petro‑chemical refineries, construction sites, power generation, paper & pulp, and sugar refinery environments.

This is a senior, results‑driven sales role requiring strong technical product knowledge, excellent relationship‑building ability, and proven B2B sales leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy — Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets

• Key Account Management — Manage and grow relationships with contractors, industrial clients, and national key accounts

• Product Promotion — Promote industrial consumables, welding supplies, abrasives, and safety gear

• New Business Development — Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base

• Operational Coordination — Work closely with operations and service teams to ensure reliable customer support

• Quotations & Pricing — Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage the sales pipeline

• Market Analysis — Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements

• Sales Team Leadership — Lead and motivate the sales team to deliver excellent service and consistent results

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Industrial/Welding Knowledge — Strong understanding of industrial consumables, welding products, abrasives, and safety equipment

• B2B Sales Expertise — Proven experience in business‑to‑business sales

• Communication Skills — Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Relationship Building — Strong ability to build and maintain long‑term customer relationships

• Leadership — Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team

• Results Driven — High energy, target‑driven, and committed to achieving growth