Area Manager Cape Town

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003058/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

550000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a natural deal-maker who knows their switchgear from their circuit breaker and can spark sales without tripping relationships? If the thought of growing a territory, electrifying client relationships and powering revenue gets your current flowing, this Area Manager (External Sales) role in Cape Town’s northern suburbs is ready for you to plug into.

POSITION INFO:
Join a respected industry leader within the electrical engineering sector, proudly part of a JSE listed conglomerate that is putting innovation, service excellence and technical expertise at the forefront of South Africa’s industrial growth. As an Area Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind commercial growth in your region, building relationships, supporting solutions and matching top-tier electrical products to customer needs across multiple market segments. From system integrators to wholesalers, OEMs to consultants, you’ll be the trusted advisor who keeps customers powered with the right solutions, every time.

Key Responsibilities:

Sell to and support existing customers in your allocated region
Build strong relationships with end users, OEMs, panel builders, system integrators, consultants, contractors and wholesalers
Maintain and expand a robust customer database while growing both existing and new business
Prepare proposals, quotations and reports that switch customers to “Yes!"
Conduct client presentations and training sessions on product offerings
Track meetings, sales figures, and monthly forecasts against targets
Promote the full product portfolio and align it to customer needs

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Relevant tertiary qualification preferred
Experience in the electrical / switchgear industry non-negotiable
3 to 4 years’ experience in external sales, with a track record of building and closing business
Valid driver’s licence, a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel
Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer engagement skills
Ability to match solutions to customer needs and energise their buying decisions

If you’re ready to ignite sales, energise relationships and keep your career fully charged, apply now and let’s connect you to a brighter future!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Investment Portfolio Specialist, Private Equity & Hedge Funds
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market-related
Join a cross-border investment team driving private equity and hedge fund growth across global markets
43 days ago

Personal Lines Portfolio Specialist
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market Related
Personal Lines portfolio specialist
48 days ago

Personal Lines Portfolio Specialist
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market Related
Personal Lines portfolio specialist
53 days ago

Personal Lines Portfolio Specialist | Cape Town
Location: Capetown
Salary: Annual Salary
Personal Lines portfolio specialist | Cape Town
58 days ago

Area Manager Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 550000 Annually
Are you a natural deal-maker who knows their switchgear from their circuit breaker and can spark sales without tripping relationships? If the thought of growing a territory, electrifying client relationships and powering revenue gets your current flowing, this Area Manager (External Sales) role in Cape Town’s northern suburbs is ready for you to plug into.
4 days ago

Customer Success Specialist
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market-Related
This role is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of SaaS customer accounts, driving product adoption, and ensuring ongoing engagement and measurable value
6 days ago

Interior Designer
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market-Related
This position sits within the Regional Design team and focuses on the rollout and implementation of established restaurant brands.
7 days ago

Key Account Manager CAPE TOWN: Servicing the entire Western Cape
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER to be based in CAPE TOWN: Servicing the entire Western CapeOur client one of the largest wood-based solutions providers in the world, is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager whose purpose is to maintain and grow their diverse customer base (B2B and B2C, including end-consumers and merchants) by building long-term, value-adding relationships. In this role, you wi...
8 days ago

Area Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a natural deal-maker who knows their switchgear from their circuit breaker and can spark sales without tripping relationships? If the thought of growing a territory, electrifying client relationships and powering revenue gets your current flowing, this Area Manager (External Sales) role in Cape Town’s northern suburbs is ready for you to plug into.
11 days ago

Business Analyst
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Are you the kind of Analyst who looks at a messy debt review portfolio and instantly sees structure, patterns, and opportunity? Do you thrive in environments where your analytics directly influence strategy, operational performance, and millions in recoveries? If you’re driven by deep diagnostics, predictive modelling, and transforming complex portfolios into high-performing engines, this ro...
15 days ago