Lubrication Sales and Engineering Manager East Rand Job Summary Responsible to Managing Director South Africa / Engineering & Services Manager Africa Responsible for Sales team, Engineering team, workshop and 5 branches Job purpose ? Responsible for the planning, organising, directing, controlling and coordination of the financial, personnel, and administration activities in a manner that supports reaching the profitability goals. Experience and knowledge Minimum ? 3 5 years management experience ? At least 5 years proven industrial/ engineering product sales experience ? Proven track record, meeting or exceeding targets | ? Demonstrable customer focus ? Experienced in establishing and developing strategic and new business ? Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close ? Excellent interpersonal skills | ? Negotiation skills ? Excellent business understanding and knowledge of financial tools ? Advanced Excel competency | ? High energy levels and drive Desirable ? 5 years experience in related field with knowledge of lubrication systems. ? Value selling experience in the industrial market would be advantageous. ? A good understanding of the market and industries of the territory. Qualifications Minimum ? Engineering degree or equivalent preferable ? A valid and unendorsed driver''s licence | ? A valid and unendorsed passport Desirable ? A qualification in Business Management ? High levels of concentration required where the workload will vary every day. ? Required to be self-motivated and able to make decisions within delegated responsibility. ? Expected to react to unpredictable operational requirements of an ad-hoc nature. ? Execution of Sales Excellence Methodology. Physical demands ? Extensive, frequent travel will be required in order to visit and engage with distributors and customers in the territory (>60%). ? Will be based at head office when not traveling to customers or branches. Health and safety/ exposure to risk ? Occasionally exposed to some risk whilst travelling or on-site at customers. Salary offer: Negotiable