Head of sales and Projects

MAN Energy Solutions enables its customers to achieve sustainable value creation in the transition towards a carbon neutral future. Addressing tomorrow’s challenges within the marine, energy and industrial sectors, we improve efficiency and performance at a systemic level.

Leading the way in advanced engineering for more than 250 years, we provide a unique portfolio of technologies.

Headquartered in Germany, MAN Energy Solutions employs approximately 14,000 people at over 120 sites globally. Our

after-sales brand, MAN PrimeServ, offers a vast network of service centres to our customers all over the world. MAN Energy Solutions South Africa currently employs approximately 200 staff across four main locations and we are committed to training and empowering our workforce.

MAN Energy Solutions has a vacancy, for an immediate start in Vanderbijlpark within the PrimeServ Industries Sales & Projects division for the position of Head of sales and Projects

Your Tasks

• Drive business development strategies across PrimeServ and New Equipment Sales.
• Identify new markets and establish client needs to grow the customer base in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Guide and improve sales forecasting, pricing structures, and market intelligence collection.
• Build and manage key account relationships from initiation to closing.
• Serve as the custodian of all project management processes, ensuring execution aligns with budget, quality standards, and MAN global policies.
• Oversee the execution, monitoring, and control of regional projects across multiple product and service lines.
• Coordinate interdepartmental collaboration and adjust project plans as needed for efficiency.
• Lead and coach the Sales & Projects team, ensuring they meet KPI targets.
• Ensure accurate reporting (CRM, forecasts, bi-weekly revenue reports, etc.) and drive operational excellence.
• Set objectives, allocate quotas, and optimise the structure of the sales force.
• Promote a "one face to the customer" approach across the organisation.
• Lead regional coordination between customers, product centers, and internal stakeholders.
  
  

Your Experience & Qualification

• BTech / BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Sales/Marketing degree or equivalent commercial qualification
• 10+ years’ experience in turbo equipment sales, aftersales, or related service industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior Sales Management role
• Strong project management knowledge and strategic account management skills
• Results-driven with a commercial aptitude and sense of urgency
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and intercultural communication skills
• Able to handle stress, work independently, and maintain high ethical standards
  
  

That Is Important To Us

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