Inland Sales Manager - Mining
Isando - Johannesburg, ZA, 1600 Manager Sales Leadership
At a glance
Manager-level Sales Leadership role at FUCHS PETROLUB. Isando - Johannesburg, ZA, 1600.
Pay not stated Sales Manager salary
RoleSales Leadership
SeniorityManager
LocationIsando - Johannesburg, ZA, 1600
PostedOct 27, 2026
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Set the inland mining sales plan and grow volume, revenue and gross margin across mining companies and contractors
- Coach the mining sales team, assign targets and accounts, and review performance in the field
- Bring in new customers while retaining and expanding key accounts through planned follow-up and site relationships
- Run tenders and contract talks, protect margins with pricing and forecasts, and oversee debtor control
- Work with application engineering and product teams on lubrication surveys, trials, monitoring and mine-site support
What you bring
- At least eight years in sales, including five or more in technical B2B sales to mining customers
- A record of securing and managing multi-year mining supply contracts, including tendering, pricing and margin control
- Technical understanding of mining equipment and maintenance
- You have coached salespeople while also handling strategic accounts; an engineering or related technical qualification is preferred
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can lead a mining sales team while personally owning important accounts. You’ll need to work within mine-site SHEQ and compliance requirements.
From the employer
Your areas of responsibility:
- Develop and execute the Inland mining sales strategy, growing volume, revenue and gross margin across mining houses and mining contractors.
- Lead, coach and develop the Mining Sales team, setting clear targets, account responsibilities and performance standards, with regular coaching in the field.
- Win new business and protect and grow strategic key accounts through structured retention plans and strong relationships with procurement, engineering, maintenance and site management.
- Lead tenders, RFQs and contract negotiations, and protect contract margins through disciplined pricing, timely price adjustments, accurate forecasting and debtor control.
- Drive value-based selling with Application Engineering and Product Management, including lubrication surveys, product trials, condition monitoring and site support, while maintaining strict SHEQ and mine-site compliance.
Qualifications and Skills we are looking for:
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Mining or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, preferred. A commercial qualification combined with strong technical experience in mining lubricants or equipment will also be considered.
- Minimum 8 years’ sales experience, including at least 5 years in technical B2B sales to the mining industry.
- Proven record of winning and managing multi-year mining supply contracts, including tender preparation, contract pricing and margin protection.
- Working technical knowledge of mining equipment and maintenance.
- Leadership skills evident, with a track record of coaching sales people while personally managing strategic accounts.
These are your benefits:
- Excellent future prospects.
- Market related pay and attractive company benefi ts.
- Personnel development and training.
Do you have any questions? ZA-vacancies@fuchs.com will be more than happy to answer them!