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Background: Excellent career opportunity within manufacturing for an individual with a passion for sales to join a dynamic Sales Department Minimum Requirements: Matric National Diploma in Engineering (advantageous) Experience in sales & business development within an electrical industry Proficient on MS Office Suite and CRM software Valid drivers’ license Valid passport Responsibilities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the transformer market across South Africa and neighbouring countries Build and manage a pipeline of sales opportunities, ensuring a steady flow of potential clients and projects for the Wadeville & Heidelberg transformer factories Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, market needs, and growth areas (renewable, mining, private, electrical utilities, municipalities, water, etc) Support negotiation and close sales agreements with key Clients Regularly update Management Team on Sales activities, progress on key opportunities, and forecasts in order to plan accordingly Provide monthly sales reports on market dynamics, sales performance, competitor activities, and opportunity / pipeline projects Minimum of one Client visit, with Senior Sales staff is essential Continuously update knowledge on transformer products, technology trends, and industry standards Understand and stay current with the Group’s complete portfolio of products and services, ensuring clients receive the best solutions from the full range of offerings Assist Clients in understanding the technical specifications, applications, and benefits of transformer products and related solutions Align sales actions and movements with sales objectives set out by management TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities. Desired Skills: Sales Business Development Sales Reports Sales Pipelines CRM Systems Transformers Johannesburg East
Most are in India and the US. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
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WorkMundi's database shows 74,689 open sales positions globally. India leads with 17,483 jobs, followed by the US with 13,876. If you're open to geography, you have real options — but the sheer number means you need a filter. Don't apply to everything. Pick a country, a company size, and a sales model that matches what you actually want to do.
Almost 8 in 10 of these ads have their text written in English. That's useful for reading the job description and understanding what you're signing up for. But it tells you nothing about whether the role requires you to speak English with customers, partners, or your team. Ask the hiring manager directly during your first conversation.
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Sales interviews almost always include a version of this: 'Tell me about a time you lost a deal. What did you learn?' Prepare a real story where you take ownership of what went wrong and what you'd do differently. Hiring managers want to see you learn, not just win.