SALES MANAGER

Anacin Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency in Johannesburg is looking for a Sales Manager to drive new business, manage accounts, and lead sales representatives in the industrial automation sector. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in robotics and a proven track record in sales. Strong technical understanding and the ability to engage with engineers and large clients are essential. Remuneration is to be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in industrial automation, robotics, or mechatronics solutions.
• Strong technical understanding of PLC systems and industrial equipment.
• Proven track record in achieving or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow revenue.
• Manage and motivate the sales team.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and product presentations.

Skills

Strong relationship builder

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinker

Hands-on sales ability

Ability to translate technical solutions into client value

Target driven

Education

Relevant qualifications in sales management

Job description

The Sales Manger will be responsible for driving new business, managing key accounts, managing sales representatives, expanding the company's footprint within the industrial automation, robotics and mechatronics sectors.

This role requires strong technical understanding, strategic sales ability and the confidence to engage with engineers, technical managers and large industrial clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow revenue.
• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and motivate the sales team.
• Manage and grow relationships with key accounts and OEM's.
• Conduct client meetings, site visits and product presentations.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand solutions and offer the correct technical advice.

Requirements:

• 5 + years experience in industrial automation/ robotics / mechatronics solutions and industrial equipment.
• Relevant qualifications, strong in sales management.
• Strong technical understanding (PLC systems, robotics, mechatronics solutions and industrial equipment)
• Existing network with manufacturing, mining, FMCG, automotive or engineering industries beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand automation concepts.
• Proven track record in achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on sales ability.
• Confident, self managed, motivated and target driven.
• Able to translate technical solutions into client value.
• Professional, organised and presentable.

Remuneration to be discussed at interview.