Sales Manager

Abc Worldwide; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa seeks an experienced Sales Manager to oversee sales strategies and lead a team focused on photovoltaic products. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of proven sales management experience within the PV products industry. Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and providing training. The position offers a full-time contract in Gauteng.

Benefits

Fixed Salary

Commission

Fuel Allowance

Cell Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a sales management role within the PV products industry.
• Proven experience in managing high-performance teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations for customers regarding photovoltaic products and systems.
• Build relationships with key accounts including installers and contractors.
• Manage sales forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Recruit, train, and manage the Gauteng sales team.

Skills

Technical selling strategies

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

CRM systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Sales Manager

Job Details

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type: Full-time

Openings: 1

Salary: Fixed Salary, Commission, Fuel Allowance, Cell Phone Allowance

Experience Required: 5 to 20 years

Educational Qualification: Bachelors Degree

Job Responsibilities

Provide technical selling and consultations for customers regarding the company's photovoltaic (PV) products and systems in both commercial and residential markets.

Build and maintain robust relationships with key accounts including installers, contractors, and reselling partners.

Lead negotiations on pricing contracts and service agreements ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty.

Acquire and develop new customers within Gauteng and surrounding provinces including KwaZulu Natal.

Recruit, train and manage the Gauteng sales team setting clear performance goals and providing ongoing coaching.

Foster a high-performance sales culture focused on results, accountability, and customer-centricity.

Manage sales forecasts, budgets and financial reporting ensuring transparency and alignment with company targets.

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate sales performance and inform strategic adjustments.

Collaborate closely with marketing, product and operations teams to ensure alignment on regional sales goals and strategies.

Provide feedback on product performance, customer requirements and market demands to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical standards and company policies in all sales practices.

Implement and uphold sales best practices including effective CRM usage to optimize team efficiency and data accuracy.

Organize and commence regular technical product and system training sessions with clients during the introduction of new products or system configurations.

Gain internal knowledge about new products and updates and process and present this information in the company's knowledge base for training colleagues.

Analyze and assess market and customer requirements for new products and solutions.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of technical selling strategies and consultations.
• Proven experience in managing high-performance teams.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills.
• High level of accountability and results orientation.
• Proficient in CRM systems and sales forecasting tools.

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a sales management role preferably within the PV products industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing sales strategies that have led to business growth.
• Demonstrable success in the acquisition and development of new customer accounts.
• Experience working within Gauteng and surrounding provinces.

Key Skills

• Information Systems
• Instrument
• Access
• Agriculture
• Corporate Risk Management
• Cement

Employment Type: Full Time