Commercial Manager

Johannesburg Permanent View Job Description
You will lead business development, customer engagement, and sales strategy across local and African markets.The role will be based in Benoni, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
  • Management role, managing a team
  • Senior role covering South Africana and Africa

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a well established Multinational company within the industrial/manufacturing industry.

Job Description

Key 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.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications, Competencies & Attributes:

  • 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.

What's on Offer

  • Great salary with benefits



If you meet the above requirements, I encourage you to apply.

Contact
Hervine Muya
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6936065
Phone number
+27113038304

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Johannesburg
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hervine Muya
Consultant phone
+27113038304
Job Reference
JN-012026-6936065