Gauteng: Sales Manager posted by Pro-Match Recruitment

About the Role

A well-established engineering and industrial solutions company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead and develop both internal and external sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a successful track record driving sales growth within the engineering, manufacturing, or technical sectors.
This is a strategic role suited to a hands-on, highly driven individual who excels in building high-performance teams and fostering strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor internal and external sales teams to achieve and exceed targets.
• Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company goals and market opportunities.
• Drive growth across local and international markets within the engineering and industrial sectors.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients, distributors, and industry partners.
• Monitor sales pipeline, performance metrics, forecasting, and reporting to senior management.
• Collaborate closely with technical, operations, and marketing departments to support customer needs and project delivery.
• Identify new business opportunities, emerging market trends, and competitive insights.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and skills development plans for the sales team.
• Oversee pricing structures, quotations, proposals, and contract negotiations.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related field).
• 5–10 years sales experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• 3–5 years experience in a supervisory or sales management role.
• Strong commercial and technical understanding of engineered products and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating multi-disciplinary sales teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• High level of professionalism, strategic thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Must be office-based in Kya Sand, Randburg.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex engineered products.
• A proactive leader with a passion for team development and revenue growth.
• Customer-focused, adaptable, and able to perform in a fast-paced industrial environment.