Sales Manager

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Johannesburg, ZAF

Your mission

Develop and execute Schletter’s sales and marketing strategy in the solar PV mounting structure market, with a strong focus on the rooftop segment.
Build and maintain relationships with key customers such as wholesalers, distributors, and EPC companies
Manage and expand the sales team to grow market share in South Africa and support entry into new international markets.
Identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and develop strategies for prospective customers.
Conduct direct sales activities including customer visits, presentations, trade shows, and key account management.
Negotiate contracts, manage pricing strategies, and maintain customer and market information in the CRM system.
Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for senior management.
Collaborate with internal teams such as supply chain, engineering, and product development to align solutions with market needs.

Your profile

Degree, diploma, or certificate in a relevant business or commerce field (e.g., BCom, MBA).
Strong technical understanding of relevant engineering concepts (mechanical, structural, steel/aluminium manufacturing).
Minimum 10 years of technical B2B sales experience in a similar environment.
Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and multiple customer projects simultaneously.
Experience in channel management and international trade.
Strong prospecting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel) and CRM/ERP systems.
Willingness to travel frequently nationally and internationally.
Self-motivated, able to work remotely, and comfortable in a global corporate environment.
Fluent in English and Afrikaans (additional languages are beneficial).

Why us?

A motivated team with flat hierarchies, an open communication culture and short decision-making paths
Work in a secure, established business with great long-term career prospects. Solar is on a steep growth curve
There’s nowhere better than Schletter to bring out your best and have a positive impact on the world

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About us

THE SCHLETTER GROUP

At Schletter, we believe that any enterprise, big or small, can only benefit from passionate support. And if ever there were an industry worth supporting, it’s solar. Which is why we care about the success of every solar company. We’re here to cheer them forward and support their efforts with products engineered to secure the long-term success of their solar projects – which will contribute to changing lives and the planet for the better. If they don’t deserve our support, who does?

Schletter is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, belief, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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