Area Manager - Mining | Mpumalanga
- Mpumalanga
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actively hunt and develop new business opportunities across relevant sectors.
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
- Promote the client’s full range of engineering solutions and services.
- Conduct site visits and client consultations to understand requirements.
- Prepare proposals, technical presentations, and quotations.
- Negotiate deals and close sales to achieve/exceed targets.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records of all sales activity and customer interactions.
- Represent the client at industry events, expos, and trade shows.
- Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in heavy industry, mining, petrochemical, or related fields.
- Strong existing client base or network in the relevant sectors.
- Technical background – artisan/technical qualification or strong mechanical aptitude is highly advantageous.
- Bilingual: English and Afrikaans.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate technical information.
- Strong understanding of capital equipment sales and long-cycle projects.
- Proficient with CRM systems, digital communication tools, and MS Office.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter with a high level of motivation and initiative.
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required.
- Relevant technical or engineering qualification (artisan trade, mechanical engineering diploma/degree, etc.).
- Sales and/or business development certification is a plus.
- Basic Salary:Market Related
- Company car + fuel
- Cellphone reimbursements
- Commission structure offering high earning potential