Sales Manager

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NPr003724/KavN

Date posted

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location

Rosslyn, South Africa

Salary

720 000.00

SUMMARY

There are sales roles…and then there are roles where your technical credibility determines whether million-rand industrial operations trust you with their production environment. This is one of those roles.

POSITION INFO

A specialised industrial manufacturing business, within the technical textile and filtration sector, is looking for a commercially sharp, technically credible

Sales Manager who understands the real-world application of industrial filters, filtration systems, and industrial fabrics within heavy industrial environments.

This is not a role for a generic sales representative.

We are looking for someone who can walk into a plant, understand the process, identify operational challenges, and confidently engage with engineers, procurement teams, plant managers, and technical stakeholders.

You will lead growth across key industrial sectors including:

• Power Generation
• Mining
• Food Processing & Production
• Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

The business supplies highly specialised industrial textile filtration solutions, and requires a professional capable of combining:

• Technical understanding;
• Commercial strategy;
• Industrial relationship management; and
• Market expansion capability.

This role carries significant visibility and influence within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic sales growth across industrial filtration markets
• Develop and expand relationships with major industrial clients and decision-makers
• Identify new opportunities within technical textiles and filtration applications
• Manage and grow key accounts across mining, power generation, and industrial processing sectors
• Present solution-based proposals aligned to operational and compliance requirements
• Lead negotiations, pricing discussions, and long-term commercial agreements
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure delivery excellence
• Lead and mentor the sales team to drive performance and accountability

What We’re Looking For:

• Non-Negotiable:
• Strong technical qualification (Engineering / Technical / Industrial-related)
• Proven experience within:
• Industrial filtration
• Industrial fabrics
• Technical textiles
• Dust collection systems
• Industrial process filtration
• Experience:
• 5–8+ years in industrial B2B sales
• Strong exposure to heavy industrial sectors
• Proven sales management and key account experience
• Ability to understand technical processes and translate them into commercial value

You are:

• Commercially driven, but technically grounded
• Comfortable engaging with both engineers and executives
• Strong in strategic relationship building
• Highly analytical and solutions-oriented
• Confident operating in complex industrial environments
• Respected for your professionalism, technical understanding, and credibility

You likely come from environments involving:

• Filtration systems
• Industrial process equipment
• Technical textile manufacturing
• Industrial engineering solutions
• Heavy industrial consumables

This is a rare opportunity to join a specialised industrial business where:

• Technical expertise is genuinely valued
• You will influence strategic growth and market expansion
• The products are critical to industrial operations
• Your ability to build trust and solve problems will directly impact business success

If you have the technical capability, industrial exposure, and commercial leadership skills to operate in this environment, we invite you to apply for a confidential discussion.