Technical Sales Assistant Manager - Projects & Machinery (69468)

Job Description

• A leading multinational industrial equipment and machinery solutions provider is seeking an experienced and technically strong professional to join their team in Amanzimtoti area.
• The purpose of this role is to drive equipment sales and service delivery while achieving divisional targets, ensuring the overall success and profitability of the Machinery department.
• This role focuses on building strong, trust-based relationships with customers and suppliers, identifying win-win opportunities, and delivering proactive solutions through open communication and timely problem-solving.
• The ideal candidate will execute tasks with integrity, demonstrate innovative thinking, and contribute as a positive, engaged member of the management team.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma/Beng/BSc Mechanical or Electrical qualification
• N6 Certificate or equivalent Engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years Project Management and Sales Experience
• Industry Knowledge in both Automotive and Non-Automotive Sectors
• Basic understanding of Machinery used in Automotive and Non-Automotive Industries
• Computer Literacy: Intermediate MS Office
• Good knowledge in reading technical drawings would be advantageous
• Ability to quote for projects by visiting sites and conducting technical assessments

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve divisional sales targets with no loss to Gross Profit.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing of projects, spares, and services.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, with a focus on annuity revenue streams.
• Conduct budget variance analysis, implement countermeasures, and prepare monthly sales and profit forecasts.
• Build strong customer understanding through regular visits office, factory, and site to secure RFQs and deliver exceptional service.
• Assess project requirements on-site, provide accurate technical quotations, and support resolution of customer concerns.
• Offer ongoing consultation for projects and spare parts through daily liaison.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, contract administration, site management, cost/schedule control, and commercial closure.
• Manage international and local contractors while ensuring specification clarity between suppliers and customers.
• Deliver projects with strong focus on schedule, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain and logistics approx. 90% imports, 10% exports.
• Coordinate shipping and project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Support international visitors and contractors including after-hours when required.
• Promote agency products industrial robots, injection moulding equipment, pumps, and pneumatic parts.
• Build strategic supplier and customer relationships to drive new opportunities.
• Propose process improvements for internal and external operations.
• Prepare bi-weekly and weekly reports on sales, customer activity, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, Code of Conduct, and Safety First Anzen standards with zero incidents.
• Provide team support, on-the-job training, and performance management.
• Support special projects and attend training for self-development.
• Be available for after-hours and weekend duties during seasonal projects.