Sales Executive

Recruiter:

Empire Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000084/Trin

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450000 Annually

SUMMARY:
To develop and grow distribution channels across Africa by identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and building strong partnerships with distributors, agents, and regional stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Market Development & Expansion
Identify and develop new markets across Africa
Establish and grow distributor and partner networks
Conduct market research to understand regional dynamics and opportunities
Sales & Revenue Growth
Drive sales targets across multiple territories
Develop and execute regional sales strategies
Manage pipeline, forecasting, and reporting
Relationship Management
Build strong relationships with distributors, clients, and key stakeholders
Travel across regions to maintain and grow partnerships
Represent the business in meetings, trade events, and client engagements
Operational Coordination
Work closely with logistics, supply chain, and internal teams
Ensure smooth delivery, stock availability, and client satisfaction
Navigate cross-border trade requirements and processes

Minimum Requirements

Proven experience in sales within a distribution or product-based environment
Experience working across African markets essential
Strong understanding of cross-border trade and regional business dynamics
Valid passport and willingness to travel

The Ideal Candidate

A strong hunter with the ability to open new markets
Commercially driven with a strategic mindset
Culturally adaptable and relationship-focused
Resilient, independent, and highly self-managed
Confident in navigating complex, multi-country environments

This opportunity is ideal for a sales professional who thrives in building markets, not just maintaining them and who understands that success in Africa is built on relationships, insight, and consistency.
If you are ready to take ownership of regional growth and make a tangible impact across the continent, we would like to hear from you.

#SalesExecutive #AfricaJobs #DistributionSales #BusinessDevelopment #BuildingYourFuture

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