Sales Director, Southern Africa
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Job Location:
Germiston - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
As Sales Director you will drive growth for the Mining division in the Southern Africa by managing customer relationships and identifying new sales opportunities. You will lead and collaborate with the sales team to implement strategies promote the Element brand and engage in frequent travelling to connect with customers and support sales initiatives.
As main responsibilities you will:
Lead sales activities for the Mining division in Southern Africa coordinating local sales team.
Actively communicate with existing customers to maintain strong relationships;
Travel frequently to visit customers addressing their needs directly and acting as the primary point of contact to ensure prompt responses to inquiries issues and requests;
Promote the Element brand through campaigns and participation in exhibitions;
Analyse the market plan product consumption and gather data on installed base equipment in alignment with ERP requirements;
Contribute to annual sales budget preparation execute strategic planning initiatives account management and business development to meet sales targets and expand market share;
Report sales and customer status in the CRM system collaborating closely with the sales team;
Coordinate with the order desk team to ensure smooth product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Manage quotations orders and sales contracts in cooperation with the order desk and product support teams.
Monitor customer receivables and follow up as needed;
Identify potential sales opportunities and define strategies to onboard and capture new customers;
Initiate product development efforts based on customer feedback and needs;
Identify needs to cover sales region efficiently and contribute to local recruitment initiatives within the sales team;
Provide regular updates to the Business Development Director based in Portugal.
We are looking for a person with:
At least 5 years of proven success in international B2B sales;
Experience in sales management in the mining industry with strong technical background
Bachelors degree in a commercial or technical field or a related qualification;
Proactive motivated and self-driven attitude with strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills;
Proficiency in both spoken and written English; fluency in Afrikaans and/or French is a plus;
Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis (up to 30-40% of the time);
Experience using ERP CRM and other essential sales tools with a willingness to learn;
Previous experience in the mining industry or familiarity with mining processes.
Interested in joining our Team
If youre excited to learn more about this opportunity we encourage you to apply by February 5th 2026.
For any questions about the role or the application process please feel free to reach out to our HR team at .
If youd like to speak directly about the position please contact Business Development Director Francisco Bravo at(Whatsapp). He will be available between 4 PM and 5 PM (RSA local time) on January 16th 23rd and 30th.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- Marketing
- SAAS
- Hotel Experience
- Management Experience
- Revenue Management
- Salesforce
- Sales Management
- Enterprise Sales
- negotiation
About Company
Element is a modern manufacturer of spare and wear parts for mining and construction equipment with a high level of service. We offer a wide range of alternative spare and wear parts for crushing machinery and pumps manufactured under our own brand. Element was founded in Finland in ... View more
