Sales Manager

Salzgitter Konzern salzgitter-ag.com Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Johannesburg Manager Sales Leadership

At a glance

Mid-level Sales Leadership role at Salzgitter Konzern. Johannesburg.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership

SeniorityManager

LocationJohannesburg

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build sales plans around regional markets, customer development, and local product and service opportunities
Represent KHS technologies through exhibitions, workshops, road shows, and regional social media activity
Find new prospects by analyzing market trends, canvassing, and running visitation programs
Lead opportunity creation, quotation work, tenders, budget pricing, and order-entry preparation
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders through technical, commercial, and contractual discussions

What you bring

A university qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering is required
Bring three to five years of sales experience in filling and packaging
Know KHS Product Technologies, SAP, and Microsoft Office
Communicate clearly, manage details, work independently, and contribute effectively within a team

Who this fits

This suits someone who can develop customers and opportunities while handling both technical and commercial sales work. You should be comfortable working under pressure, learning quickly, and taking ownership of goals. Local and international travel is required, including exhibitions, trade fairs, training, and other company events. German would be an advantage.

From the employer

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

Your Tasks:

Development of sales strategies (market and customer development)
Representing KHS Product Technologies
Customer Relationship Management
Attending local exhibitions, Workshops and road shows
Regional social media marketing
Conduct regional market analysis and trends
Define local sales and service strategies for KHS products
Canvasing (active marketing)
Initiating opportunity (KHS Connect)
Manage and execute Offer
Preparation of budget quotations
Manage Both Internal and External Stakeholders
Technical & commercial discussions
Clarify and verify commercial and contractual terms (internal/external).
Preparation of order entry
Handover and external technical clarification
Compiling and delivering quotes, proposals and tender documents.
Developing, implementing, and monitoring visitation programs to source new customers and opportunities.

Your Profile:

University degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
3-5 years sales experience in the filling and packaging industry
Good knowledge of KHS Product Technologies as well as SAP and MS office
Travel Local and International required
Ability to work under pressure, ability to work in a team, high willingness to learn
Self-Management, Goal-oriented and Work Independently and Team Player
Attention to Detail
Excellent communication skills
German Speaking would be an advantage
Must be willing and able to travel locally and internationally as required by operational and business needs.
Must be willing and able to attend local and international exhibitions, trade fairs, training programmes, and other company-related events as required.

Your Benefits:

Innovative and international working environment
Challenging and diversified job
Working in a highly motivated team
Strong company group
Attractive remuneration
Social benefits

In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.