Ingersoll Rand

Area Sales Manager

Ingersoll Rand
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and account management within the Mining industry, focusing on customer-specific solutions and process optimization. Proficient in technical consulting and negotiation, with strong communication skills and a results-oriented approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Field Sales ExperienceMining Industry ExpertiseTechnical Product ConsultingKey Account ManagementFluent in French and English

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and strengthen SEEPEX's market position through a strong customer presence and proactive sales approach
  • Drive strategic account development based on customer potential assessments and business opportunities
  • Identify and develop new customers, projects, and applications within the Waste Water Treatment, Mining industry and other target markets
  • Provide technical product and application consulting focused on process optimization, operational efficiency, energy savings, and total cost of ownership
  • Develop tailored pumping and digital solutions to meet customer-specific requirements
  • Promote service, maintenance, and spare parts programs to enhance long-term customer relationships
  • Win back customers currently sourcing equipment or spare parts from competing suppliers
  • Lead technical and commercial negotiations and support contract reviews
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient quotation, order, and project execution processes
  • Support development of a regional service network with Customer Service and external service partners
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities throughout the territory

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification
  • Several years of successful field sales experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong Mining industry experience is required
  • Exposure to mineral processing, slurry handling, dewatering, tailings management, or related applications is highly desirable
  • Experience in pumps, rotating equipment, process technologies, or industrial capital equipment is an advantage
  • Proven ability to manage sales activities independently based on commercial and financial indicators
  • Strong business development and key account management capabilities
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across multiple organizational levels
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, results-oriented approach
  • High level of self-motivation and willingness to travel extensively throughout the region
  • Fluent French and English are required
  • Arabic language skills are considered a strong advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Strong customer focus and intercultural competence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flat organizational structures and a high degree of personal responsibility
  • Comprehensive onboarding and training within a supportive international team
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment where diversity is valued
  • Flexible remote working arrangements
  • Company car
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Attractive performance-based bonus scheme
  • Employee stock program
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities within Ingersoll Rand
  • Opportunities to work on strategic projects across a dynamic and growing region

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Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeProcess OptimizationSales Activity ManagementPumps and Rotating EquipmentMineral Processing KnowledgeSlurry HandlingDewatering TechniquesTailings ManagementCommercial NegotiationCRM Systems Proficiency
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetSelf-Motivation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeCRM Systems
Industry Keywords
Waste Water TreatmentIndustrial Capital EquipmentCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Trends MonitoringService and Maintenance Programs