Strategic Area Sales Lead - Southern Africa

Husky Technologies; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Southern Africa. This role requires an engineering qualification and at least two years of experience in technical sales. Responsibilities include managing customer relations, acquiring new business, and fulfilling turnover goals across the region. Regular travel (approximately 60%) is expected. The company offers competitive compensation and is committed to fostering a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Commitment to equal employment opportunity

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or similar experience.
• At least two years' work experience in technical sales with high-end technology.
• Familiarity with travelling to and within African countries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive customer responsibility within the African beverage packaging market.
• Surveying business potential in various African countries.
• Acquiring new business and caring for existing customer relations.
• Fulfillment of turnover goals in business.
• Compilation of quotations and order reports.
• Regular reporting to the General Sales Manager regarding customer and project status.
• Updating customer history and tools that collect customer data.
• Regular contact with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Widening of Husky product knowledge.
• Representation of Husky at events and trade shows.
• Frequent travel to various African countries (60% travel required).

Skills

Engineering qualification or similar experience

Experience in technical sales

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good time management / organizational skills

Good command of English language

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Southern Africa. This role requires an engineering qualification and at least two years of experience in technical sales. Responsibilities include managing customer relations, acquiring new business, and fulfilling turnover goals across the region. Regular travel (approximately 60%) is expected. The company offers competitive compensation and is committed to fostering a diverse workplace.