Commercial Manager

6 hours ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Pro Tem Full-time

Responsibilities

  1. Strategic Sales & Business Development Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the local and African markets. Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to achieve revenue and margin targets. Develop market penetration strategies tailored to country-specific needs and opportunities.
  2. Key Account Management Establish strong relationships with key customers, OEMs, and distributors. Deliver customer-centric solutions and ensure high client satisfaction and retention. Negotiate and close commercial contracts in line with company policies.
  3. Market Intelligence & Competitor Analysis Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments across Africa. Provide actionable insights to refine commercial strategies and product positioning.
  4. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with technical, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth order execution and after-sales support. Coordinate with the finance team for pricing models, credit control, and risk management.
  5. Reporting & Performance Management Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports with analysis of KPIs, revenue, pipeline, and market trends. Provide leadership with data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Monitor and report on customer satisfaction and commercial performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in a commercial or sales leadership role within the metal wear, mining supply, or industrial engineering sector.
  • Proven track record of managing multi-country sales operations, particularly in Africa.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong analytical and reporting abilities; proficiency in CRM and MS Office tools.
  • Willingness to travel across Africa as required.

Salary

R130K