Sales Manager (JB5972)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: R35 000 per month + Commission
Duration: Permanent
Employment Type: Onsite
If you've ever driven past a striking pylon sign, a bold illuminated fascia, or a larger-than-life 3D installation and thought "who made that?", this could be the company you've been waiting to work for. Operating across multiple African countries, this signage specialist brings brands to life through innovative, high-impact solutions spanning everything from LED displays to custom fibreglass creations. With an in-house team of designers, engineers, project managers, and sales professionals, they don't just make signs — they make statements.
This isn't a desk-warming sales job. As Sales Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the commercial success of a business that operates on a seriously impressive scale. You'll lead a sales team, own key client relationships, and make sure those monthly, quarterly, and annual targets don't just get met — they get smashed. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technically exciting environment and know how to turn a great pitch into a signed deal, read on.
What's in It for You
Lead a talented sales team within a business that has a footprint across Africa
Work with a diverse and high-profile client base across multiple industries
Be part of a company where your work is literally visible everywhere you go
Real ownership of the sales function with room to make your mark
Minimum Requirements
Matric
Minimum 6 years' experience in sales and sales management
Background in planning, financial costing, and a technical understanding of signage or a related manufacturing/production environment
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and general PC literacy
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, machining processes, and material specifications
A head for business planning and a knack for keeping things organised under pressure
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement bold sales and marketing strategies that move the needle
Set ambitious targets and rally your team to hit them, every month
Build and nurture client relationships that last well beyond the first project
Manage the timeous submission of RFP/RFX/RFQ tenders with precision
Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing sales team
Dig into performance reports and turn data into decisions
Partner with senior leadership to sharpen operations and drive efficiency
Create clear KPIs for your team and hold them and yourself, accountable
Solve problems fast and keep clients coming back for more
The kind of person who'll thrive in this role:
Leads with confidence and communicates with impact
Handles pressure like a professional and adapts without missing a beat
Thinks strategically, acts decisively, and brings people along for the ride
Has the integrity and drive to represent the business at the highest level
Sales Manager, Signage Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Team Management, Key Account Management, Tender Management, Johannesburg, Sales Strategy, Technical Sales
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