Sales Manager at Kontak Recruitment

• If you've ever driven past a striking pylon sign, a bold illuminated fascia, or a larger-than-life 3D installation and thought "who made that?",  this could be the company you've been waiting to work for. Operating across multiple African countries, this signage specialist brings brands to life through innovative, high-impact solutions spanning everything from LED displays to custom fibreglass creations. With an in-house team of designers, engineers, project managers, and sales professionals, they don't just make signs — they make statements.
• This isn't a desk-warming sales job. As Sales Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the commercial success of a business that operates on a seriously impressive scale. You'll lead a sales team, own key client relationships, and make sure those monthly, quarterly, and annual targets don't just get met — they get smashed. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technically exciting environment and know how to turn a great pitch into a signed deal, read on.

What's in It for You

• Lead a talented sales team within a business that has a footprint across Africa
• Work with a diverse and high-profile client base across multiple industries
• Be part of a company where your work is literally visible everywhere you go
• Real ownership of the sales function with room to make your mark

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Minimum 6 years' experience in sales and sales management
• Background in planning, financial costing, and a technical understanding of signage or a related manufacturing/production environment
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and general PC literacy
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, machining processes, and material specifications
• A head for business planning and a knack for keeping things organised under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bold sales and marketing strategies that move the needle
• Set ambitious targets and rally your team to hit them, every month
• Build and nurture client relationships that last well beyond the first project
• Manage the timeous submission of RFP/RFX/RFQ tenders with precision
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing sales team
• Dig into performance reports and turn data into decisions
• Partner with senior leadership to sharpen operations and drive efficiency
• Create clear KPIs for your team and hold them and yourself, accountable
• Solve problems fast and keep clients coming back for more

The kind of person who'll thrive in this role:

• Leads with confidence and communicates with impact
• Handles pressure like a professional and adapts without missing a beat
• Thinks strategically, acts decisively, and brings people along for the ride
• Has the integrity and drive to represent the business at the highest level