Sales Manager / Account Manager

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty steel manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking a Sales Manager / Account Manager to drive revenue growth and manage key accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in the steel sector and a relevant qualification. Responsibilities include market research, account management, and collaborative strategies for client expansion. This role offers a competitive salary of R500,000 to R700,000 CTC per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of commercial experience in the steel sector.
• Proven track record in account management and forecasting.
• Strong analytical ability for tracking performance and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key accounts and identify new revenue opportunities.
• Lead accurate quotation processes and ensure order conversions.
• Conduct market research on customers and competitors.

Skills

Account management

Market research

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Diploma/BTech/BSc (Engineering)

Diploma/BCom with costing and sales experience

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager / Account Manager
Own revenue growth, key accounts, and new product opportunities in specialty steel
Johannesburg Specialty steel manufacturing R500,000 toR700,000 CTC p/a 8am to5pm

About Our Client

A leading South African specialty steel manufacturer supporting infrastructure and industrial sectors nationwide. Their products serve electrification, telecoms, roads, mining, and automotive, with a reputation for reliability and practical innovation. The business thrives on close partnerships with customers and prides itself on measurable impact in critical projects.

The Role

As Sales Manager / Account Manager, you\'ll take ownership of revenue growth, strategic accounts, and new product opportunities. This role blends hands-on account leadership with structured pipeline development, market research, and cross-functional collaboration. Your contribution will directly support business expansion while driving continuous improvement across sales and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key accounts, identifying and converting new revenue opportunities

• Lead timely, accurate quotation processes and ensure conversion to orders

• Conduct market research on customers, competitors, trends, and new product opportunities

• Develop outreach strategies to win, retain, and expand client relationships

• Track and report on team performance metrics to measure campaign and project impact

• Create compelling content for web, social media, and other marketing platforms

• Support product costing, margin improvements, and marketing cost savings

• Troubleshoot sales/marketing issues and implement corrective actions and best practices

• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Toolroom, and Maintenance to meet customer requirements

About You

• Minimum 4 years of commercial experience in the steel sector (experience in electrical wholesale or construction will also be considered)

• Qualification: Diploma/BTech/BSc (Engineering) or Diploma/BCom with costing and sales experience in steel

• Proven track record in account management, forecasting, and pipeline discipline

• Strong analytical ability for performance tracking, costing, and ROI evaluation

• Skilled communicator, able to produce clear and compelling customer-facing content

• Growth-minded, organised, and confident, leading cross-functional initiatives to deadlines