Sales Manager for Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Automation in KwaZulu Natal
Higher Intelligence · KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Higher Intelligence is looking for a commercially sharp Technical Sales Leader to join their growing team in KwaZulu Natal. This permanent role offers exposure to Smart Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Industrial Networking, Cyber Security, and Analytics. You will manage strategic accounts, build long term customer relationships, and work with a highly experienced technical team. If you are a self starter who enjoys consultative selling and wants to make a visible impact on business growth, this could be the opportunity for you.
About the role
Higher Intelligence is seeking a Technical Sales Leader to step into a respected and growing business where trust, empowerment, and collaboration shape the way work gets done. This role offers exposure across Smart Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Industrial Networking, Cyber Security, and Analytics solutions.
You will have the chance to manage strategic accounts, strengthen long term customer relationships, and make a visible impact on business growth alongside a highly experienced technical team. The environment suits a self starter who can move quickly, think consultatively, and enjoy the freedom to build value without heavy micromanagement.
Application Notes: For more exciting positions visit the Higher Intelligence website at www.higherintelligence.co.za or call 011 442 0633 and quote this advert. Please note if you have not received feedback within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful for this particular opportunity.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field
- Sales or Business qualification is advantageous
- 5 to 10 years of experience in Technical Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, or Solution Selling
- Strong technical understanding of PLCs, SCADA, Industrial Networks, Instrumentation, and Automation solutions
- Proven ability to understand customer operations and business challenges and recommend tailored technical solutions through a consultative selling approach
- Experience promoting Smart Manufacturing, Cyber Security, Reporting and Analytics, and Industrial Automation solutions
- Ability to manage strategic customer relationships, work closely with engineering teams, and lead and develop a sales team
Responsibilities
- Manage strategic accounts and strengthen long term customer relationships
- Promote Smart Manufacturing, Cyber Security, Reporting and Analytics, and Industrial Automation solutions
- Understand customer operations and business challenges to recommend tailored technical solutions
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver solutions
- Lead and develop a sales team
- Make a visible impact on business growth
Job details
- Organisation
- Higher Intelligence
- Location
- KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R50k to R64.8k per month / monthly
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Sales Manager role at Higher Intelligence, make sure your CV highlights your technical sales experience and your ability to manage strategic accounts. Emphasise your knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and industrial automation, as well as any experience with smart manufacturing or cyber security solutions. This is a senior role, so show how you have led sales teams or developed business in the past. A consultative selling approach is key here, so think of examples where you understood a customer's operational challenges and recommended a tailored solution. The interview process may include technical discussions, so be ready to talk about specific projects you have worked on. Also, note that Higher Intelligence is a specialist recruiter, so building a good relationship with them can help your career in the long run. Quote the reference number when you contact them, and if you apply, consider following up after two weeks to check on your application status. Good luck!
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