Head of Sales - Africa Growth & Key Accounts

A leading industrial solutions provider is seeking a Head of Sales in South Africa to lead the sales strategy across the region. Responsibilities include developing sales plans, managing the sales team, and driving revenue growth in the Industrial Gearbox sector. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in sales or business development, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves significant travel within South Africa and Africa. Key responsibilities will be to develop and implement sales strategies for key accounts, identify new business opportunities, build relationships with existing clients, and drive revenue growth through effective account management. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience in sales or business development within the industrial sector, preferably with a focus on Africa.