Strategic Commercial Sales Lead – Bids & Contracts

Siemens Energy; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays

Parental leave

Continual learning via Learn@Siemens-E

Mentorship

Coaching

Open feedback culture

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Midrand is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to drive commercial and financial aspects across bids for Grid Technologies in Africa. The role covers terms, currency concepts, credit risk, securities, and contract structures from initial bid to post-bid follow-ups.

You will partner with technical sales and bid managers, ensuring compliance with LoA, tax, currency guidelines, and IFRS standards while building strong cross-functional relationships with finance, legal, and

Qualifications

• University degree in finance or accounting is desirable.
• 5+ years in contract negotiations or commercial project management.
• Experience in the transmission sector is preferred.
• Strong English communication required.
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and lead all commercial aspects of bids and payment terms.
• Collaborate with technical sales and bid manager to form winning strategy.
• Ensure compliance with LoA, FRG, tax, currency guidelines and risk controls.
• Define efficient business models and contract structures.
• Lead commercial contract development and support negotiations with customers.
• Engage with finance, legal, insurance, taxes and customers for relationship management.
• Present bids according to LoA and ensure IFRS compliance and revenue recognition.
• Drive bid submission processes and post-bid follow-ups with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Networking

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Commercial discipline degree

Tools

Limits of Authority tools

Job description

Siemens Energy in Midrand is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to drive commercial and financial aspects across bids for Grid Technologies in Africa. The role covers terms, currency concepts, credit risk, securities, and contract structures from initial bid to post-bid follow-ups.

You will partner with technical sales and bid managers, ensuring compliance with LoA, tax, currency guidelines, and IFRS standards while building strong cross-functional relationships with finance, legal, and