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Sales Manager

  • Johannesburg
  • Salary: (Negotiable)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Engineering
  • Reference: 79084

Apply before Mar 21 2026 | 30 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Unique Personnel

The Manager – Technical Sales will support business development and sales activities for Transformers and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) across the Sub-Saharan Africa region. The role focuses on building strong commercial relationships, supporting bidding processes, developing strategic accounts, and acting as the voice of the customer within the organization.
Key Responsibilities

Support senior management in sales, bidding preparation, and account management activities within the Sub-Saharan Africa region
Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers to identify and develop new business opportunities
Maintain regular communication with customers and internal stakeholders under senior management guidance
Review tender documents (RFQs), covering both commercial and technical requirements, and coordinate with the proposal team
Develop a solid understanding of transformer and GIS technology platforms to support technical discussions and clarification processes
Collect and organize customer requirements and technical challenges to help define fit-for-purpose solutions
Support follow-up activities for awarded projects to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction
Prepare sales reports, pipeline updates, and market intelligence summaries
Assist in the preparation of bidding proposals and clarification documentation

Candidate Requirements

Key Requirements

National Diploma, B.Tech, or B.Sc. degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering)


5–7 years of sales or business development experience within the power or utilities sector
Experience working with ESKOM/NTCSA or similar utilities
Strong understanding of utility tender, purchase order, and project execution processes
Proven knowledge of ultra-high-voltage transformers (minimum 132kV and above)

Technical & Industry Knowledge

Understanding of transformer and GIS technologies
Familiarity with RFQ review, clarification processes, and bid preparation
Knowledge of the structure, operations, and capital investment plans of utilities, IPPs, municipalities, and commercial & industrial energy markets in Sub-Saharan Africa
Energy project experience in utilities or the private energy sector is advantageous

Competencies & Skills

Strong relationship-building skills with utilities, EPC contractors, and IPPs (particularly in South Africa)
Commercial awareness and strategic account management capability
Basic reporting and documentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong communication and coordination skills

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