Sales Manager Jobs in Plumstead

A Plumstead opportunity is open for a Sales Manager to lead and build the commercial function of a client in the electrical engineering and industrial automation sector. This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially driven technical sales leader who enjoys building structure, developing markets and working closely with executive leadership to shape future growth.

This vacancy is distinct from the existing “Sales Manager Jobs in Pretoria” post, which covers a different vacancy in a different city.

About the company and the work

Mindcor-InterSearch helps businesses and leaders grow through tailored talent solutions. Its client-first approach focuses on understanding each client’s unique challenges and delivering practical, high-impact recruitment strategies. It offers executive search, talent mapping and specialised recruitment, with deep expertise across industries including Banking, Technology, Mining and Manufacturing, and it partners with CEOs, boards and executives to find the right talent to drive success. As part of the global InterSearch network, it offers both local insights and international reach, and its services include Executive Search, Premium Recruitment, Talent Mapping and Special Projects.

The client is in the electrical engineering and industrial automation sector and is looking to appoint a Sales Manager to lead and build its commercial function.

Role details and duties

• Build the sales pipeline, strengthen key customer relationships, drive new account growth, and develop recurring service and aftermarket revenue.
• Develop account plans for key customers and lead regular business reviews.
• Lead commercial negotiations, moving beyond price discussions towards engineered value.
• Build the estimating function in partnership with engineering.
• Own tender identification and pricing governance.
• Grow the company’s established SADC export market.
• Deploy the marketing budget in support of commercial growth.
• Develop a recurring service and aftermarket business across the installed base.
• Strengthen commercial intelligence, reporting and customer relationship management.

Requirements

Only what the source advert states is listed here:

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Proven B2B technical sales experience in engineered products such as switchgear, MCCs, drives and electrical products. The visible advert text cuts off at this point, so please check the original advert for the full wording.
• Demonstrable sales success within electrical engineered products, industrial or technical products. The visible advert text cuts off at this point, so please check the original advert for the full wording.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a commercial function or team with revenue accountability.
• Experience negotiating supplier framework agreements with corporate procurement teams.
• Strong commercial judgement, relationship-building and negotiation capability.
• Willingness to travel as and when required.
• Desired skills listed on the advert: proven B2B technical sales experience; sales success within electrical engineered products; experience building a sales team; negotiating supplier framework agreements.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply through the original CareerJunction advert using the Apply button on this page, which points to the recruiter’s listing. Do not pay anyone for a job application, and be cautious of anyone asking for fees, banking details or identity documents before an interview. Genuine recruiters do not charge candidates to apply.

Practical tips

• Lead with your technical sales track record: engineered products you have sold, accounts you have grown, and revenue you have been accountable for.
• Show how you have built structure in a commercial function, from account plans and business reviews to tender and pricing governance.
• Be ready to discuss negotiations where you moved beyond price to engineered value, and any SADC export or aftermarket experience.
• Because parts of the advert text are cut off in the visible listing, read the full original advert before applying so you do not miss a requirement.

How the process works

Submit your application through the original advert. The recruiter reviews applications, and shortlisted candidates are normally contacted for the next steps, which may include interviews about your technical sales and leadership experience. The advert notes that if you have not been contacted within two weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful. Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a response.

Important information

This post is informational only. It summarises the original CareerJunction advert in original wording and does not guarantee employment, shortlisting or any particular outcome. Details such as pay, location and closing date should be confirmed on the original advert or with the recruiter. Always verify the role, location and closing date on the original advert before applying.

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