Sales Manager – South Africa (Cape Town Based)

Iqip America Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Sales Manager based in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will drive business development across Southern Africa by building strong client relationships and providing tailored solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience in technical sales, and a willingness to travel. This role offers opportunities for career growth and engagement in impactful projects related to the energy transition.

Benefits

Outstanding learning opportunities

Monthly salary based on expertise

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in offshore or energy markets.
• Proven success in project-based sales.
• Willingness to travel throughout Southern Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for Southern Africa.
• Identify new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and manage the sales process.

Skills

Client relationship building

Sales strategy development

Technical proposal translation

Negotiation

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Sales Manager – South Africa (Cape Town Based)

Drive commercial growth and client success across Southern Africa by representing high-performance offshore and foundation equipment from our Cape Town office. At IQIP, your expertise helps turn ambitious strategies into real-world impact. Together, we plan, manage, and deliver complex international projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure. Wouldn't you like to work for a company whose equipment is used to install the foundations of 70% of all global offshore wind farms?

IQIP offers a role with purpose, global reach, and tangible results—plus the opportunity to grow in a high-performance culture that values ownership, collaboration, and getting the job done. Are you ready to build tomorrow's world with us?

Your work

Your workAs Sales Manager for South Africa, based in Cape Town, you will be responsible for leading business development and sales activities across the region.

You will identify opportunities, build strong client relationships, and provide tailored solutions using IQIP's advanced offshore and foundation equipment.

Your role spans various markets, including offshore wind, oil & gas, coastal & civil, and decommissioning.

With support from international teams, you'll translate customer needs into innovative solutions and long-term partnerships.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional sales strategy for Southern Africa
• Identify new business opportunities and maintain long-term client relationships
• Translate customer requirements into commercial and technical proposals
• Collaborate with engineering, service, and project teams to develop tailor‑made solutions
• Negotiate contracts and manage the complete sales process
• Represent IQIP at client meetings, industry events, and exhibitions
• Monitor regional market trends and competitor activity
• Report on sales performance and contribute to regional growth plans

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical or capital equipment sales, preferably in offshore, heavy industry, or energy markets
• Proven success in building client relationships and securing project‑based sales
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of technical project requirements
• Fluent in English; other local languages are a plus
• Based in or willing to relocate to Cape Town
• Willingness to travel throughout the Southern Africa region

What IQIP offers

• An opportunity to drive the energy transition with us
• Push boundaries to shape tomorrow's world
• Outstanding learning opportunities
• Monthly salary depending on your level and expertise
• Annual bonus (profit sharing)

Why IQIP?

We design and manufacture high-quality equipment, tackling challenges through shared expertise and commitment to sustainable solutions.

Safety, teamwork, and individual talent power our success as we build a better world for future generations.

Forward Thinking. Forward Doing.

We lead with innovation and integrity.

Delivering quality and results. Global Impact. Real Challenge.

Our projects are challenging and shape the energy and infrastructure landscape of tomorrow. People First. Always.

You get autonomy, support, and room to grow. Join us in shaping tomorrow's world.

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