Sales Manager, SADC

Rivulis Irrigation; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading irrigation solutions company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for Southern Africa to lead their sales team. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in drip irrigation and team management. Responsibilities include driving business growth, executing commercial strategies, and collaborating with technical teams. Fluency in English and knowledge of the local irrigation market are essential. This is a full-time position based in South Africa with a focus on innovation and customer success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in low-volume or drip irrigation.
• Strong knowledge of the South African irrigation market is a significant advantage.
• Fluency in English; Afrikaans is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of the South African irrigation market is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Currently living in South Africa; candidates based in Cape Town are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the regional sales team.
• Drive business growth by managing key accounts.
• Execute commercial strategies, including pricing and market development.
• Collaborate with technical and agronomic teams to deliver solutions.
• Monitor market trends and engage with government and industry stakeholders to identify opportunities.
• Own regional performance, including budgets, forecasting, and stock optimisation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering

Master’s degree in Agronomy

Degree in irrigation (hydraulic)

Job description

Regional Sales Manager – Southern Africa

Reporting to: Sales & Marketing Director Africa

Company: Rivulis – Global leader in micro‑irrigation since 1937, focused on sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment. The Rivulis META Business Unit seeks a Sales Manager for SADC to steer commercial activities across South Africa and neighboring countries.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the regional sales team, aligning with Rivulis’ global strategy.
• Drive business growth by managing key accounts, partners and distributors, and by spearheading strategic irrigation projects across the region.
• Execute commercial strategies, including pricing, market development and large‑scale project delivery.
• Collaborate with technical, agronomic and commercial teams to deliver integrated irrigation solutions that support sales and customer success.
• Monitor market trends and engage with key stakeholders, including government and industry bodies, to identify new opportunities.
• Own regional performance, including budgets, forecasting, operational efficiency and stock optimisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy or irrigation (hydraulic).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in low‑volume or drip irrigation.
• Proven experience in team leadership and regional business management.
• Strong knowledge of the South African irrigation market is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Currently living in South Africa is mandatory; candidates based in Cape Town are strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English (Afrikaans is an advantage).
• Availability to travel regularly within the region and abroad.

To Apply

If you are passionate about growth, innovation and customer success, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV and a short cover letter via LinkedIn or directly via email to:
[e-mail] and [e-mail]
Please mention “Regional Sales Manager – Southern Africa Countries” in the subject line.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Farming