Sales Manager for Plastics Manufacturing Plant in Pinetown, Durban
Scitech Placements · Pinetown, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A senior Sales Manager role at a plastics manufacturing plant in Pinetown, Durban. You will lead the sales strategy, manage a team, and grow market share in the plastics industry. The package includes a guaranteed cost to company of R90,000 per month plus cell phone, car allowance, and petrol card. Ideal for an experienced sales professional with a strong manufacturing background.
About the role
Our client is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join their plastics manufacturing plant in Pinetown, Durban. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager, where you will be responsible for driving sales strategy and achieving revenue targets.
What you will do:
- Lead and drive the sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market share
- Manage and mentor the sales team to ensure high performance
- Work closely with production and operational teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities
- Provide regular sales forecasts, market intelligence, and performance reporting to the General Manager
Package: Total Guaranteed Cost to Company (TGCOE) of R90,000 per month, plus cell phone allowance of R1,500 per month, car allowance of R6,500 per month, and a petrol card.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Sales Manager role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of plastic manufacturing processes and products
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sales strategies
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required
- Must be currently residing in Durban
- Senior level candidate with maturity and experience to engage at executive level
- Age: 35 years and older
- Must be able to travel locally and nationally when required
Responsibilities
- Lead and drive the sales strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market share
- Manage and mentor the sales team to ensure high performance
- Work closely with production and operational teams to align customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities
- Provide regular sales forecasts, market intelligence, and performance reporting to the General Manager
Benefits
Total Guaranteed Cost to Company (TGCOE) of R90,000 per month, cell phone allowance of R1,500 per month, car allowance of R6,500 per month, petrol card
Job details
- Organisation
- Scitech Placements
- Location
- Pinetown, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior
- Salary
- R90k per month / monthly
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior role, so your application should highlight your experience managing sales teams and your knowledge of the plastics manufacturing industry. Use specific examples of how you have grown sales or expanded market share in a manufacturing setting. The company is looking for someone with maturity and executive presence, so emphasise your leadership and strategic thinking. Make sure your CV clearly shows your Durban location and your willingness to travel. A valid driver's licence is essential. Good luck with your application!
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