Reporting to the regional manager in Cape Town this is a sale's driven, sales focused role. Maintaining existing customers, sales growth and increasing the market share will be paramount to the success of this role. To represent the interests of John Crane at the customer, while also representing the customer's interests at John Crane.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for achieving the short, medium- and long-term sales and orders objectives for sales area located in the Cape Town region.To establish and maintain contracts across the region appropriately for the successful and profitable management of the region.To establish strategic alliances with end-users, cultivating long term commitment and co-operation for mutual benefit and added value.Responsible for implementing the business development plans for sales areas, sales areas in line with the company's strategic direction for the region.Liaise with various technical departments to provide engineered solutions / advice to end users. Prospect for new accounts and establish new John Crane accounts.Diversity & InclusionWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The IndividualMinimum 5-10 years of proven experience in sales.Any graduate in the relevant field of education.Prior technical working experience in mechanical seals/rotating equipment, preferably from Oil & Gas/Mining/power plants.Candidates residing in Northern Cape region (Kathu, Kuruman, Postmasburg area) is preferred for this role and candidates must have a valid driving license.Results driven, both individually and within teamAbility to work independently daily and be a strong "team player" within a sales/commercial team Experience in a distinctly customer service-oriented business.High levels of mental toughness and proven abilities to handle complex, fast moving and challenging commercial issues in a robust operating environment.Excellent communication skills both verbal & written is essential.External Sales. Drive results through reaching sales targets.Computer proficiency in MS Office, Outlook.About SmithsAt Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane John Craneis a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.
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