Sales Manager [Manufacturing/Plastics Sector/Ee Role]

Scitech Placements; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,004,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Guaranteed Cost to Company: R90,

R1,500 per month Cell Phone Allowance

R6,500 per month Car Allowance

Petrol Card

Job summary

SciTech Placements is seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager for a Durban (Pinetown) plastics manufacturing plant. This EE role reports directly to the General Manager and is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in manufacturing sales leadership.

You will lead the sales strategy, develop key customer relationships, and align sales with production capabilities to drive revenue growth. Travel locally and nationally as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing.
• Valid driver''s license and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share.
• Manage and mentor the sales team to ensure high performance.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, market intelligence, and performance reporting to the General Manager.

Skills

Sales leadership

Manufacturing

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager [EE role] for their Durban (Pinetown) plastics manufacturing plant

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager and is ideally suited to a candidate with a strong background in manufacturing, particularly within the plastics manufacturing industry.

Package

• Total Guaranteed Cost to Company (TGCOE): R90,000 per month
• Cell Phone Allowance: R1,500 per month
• Car Allowance: R6,500 per month
• Petrol Card

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share.
• Manage and mentor the sales team to ensure high performance.
• Work closely with production and operational teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, market intelligence, and performance reporting to the General Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sales strategies.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Must be currently residing in Durban.

Additional Requirements

• Senior-level candidate with the maturity and experience required to engage at executive level.
• Age: 35 years and older.
• Must be able to travel locally and nationally when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned sales professional with extensive manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of the plastics industry to join a well-established operation and contribute to its continued growth and success.