Regional Sales Manager

Prefered skills

English, Sales, Facility Management (FM), Business Development, Market Development, Communication, Construction, Management, Business, Solution Selling

Job description

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Mining, Industrial & Construction Sector

Region: Southern Africa

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-time (3-month probation period)

Reporting to: Group CEO

About Just Palm Group (JPG)

Just Palm Group (JPG) is a Pan-African investment group based in South Africa, active across the Infrastructure, Technology, and Finance sectors.

We currently operate in four African countries:

South Africa
Mauritius
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya

We support mining, industrial, and construction companies across Africa by providing essential innovative solutions that enable their growth and the maintenance of their operations: property and facility management, water, energy, financing, construction, communication, staff training, and innovative technology services.

More information: https://justpalm.africa/

Role SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Commercial Sales Agent, based in Johannesburg, specialising in new business development and solution selling to mining companies, EPCs, construction firms, and industrial clients across the SADC region.

The ideal candidate has a strong network within the mining and construction ecosystem and a proven ability to open doors with Procurement, Technical, Operations and Facility Management decision-makers in large mining houses and industrial groups.

Solutions Portfolio to Be Promoted

INFRASTRUCTURE

Industrial PayGo solar energy (G.E.C Africa)
Prepaid drinking water solutions and containerised water stations (AQUATap)

INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Facility management for mining camps & industrial sites (Nexatech)
Construction & preventive maintenance (Block Master)
Industrial supplies (Bitutech)

FINANCE

Supply chain and trade finance solutions (LA CASA)

TECHNOLOGY

Remote training & e-learning for mine staff (e-School Africa)
Internal communication platforms (Palm TV+)
Telehealth solutions for mining camps (Telesant)

Key Responsibilities

1. Prospecting & Business Development

Identify and approach decision-makers within mining companies, EPCs and construction firms.
Open new markets and accounts in mining and industrial sites across the Southern Africa region.
Build, update and qualify a structured client database.

2. Promotion & Sales of JPG Solutions

Present JPGs service offerings to Procurement, Technical, Maintenance and Facility Management teams.
Prepare and share proposals, brochures, presentations, and technical data sheets.

3. Client Follow-up & On-the-Ground Relationships

Conduct regular client visits in Johannesburg and key mining/industrial regions in South Africa and Southern Africa
Ensure systematic commercial follow-up and nurturing of opportunities through to closing.

4. Market Intelligence & Opportunity Tracking

Identify tenders, mine expansion projects, construction projects and CAPEX opportunities.
Channel opportunities to the relevant JPG business units and promote cross-selling.

5. Reporting

Submit a weekly commercial activity report.
Log and update all client interactions in the CRM.

Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

35 years experience in sales to mining, industrial or construction companies.
An active network in Johannesburg and/or the wider SADC mining and industrial ecosystem.
Strong understanding of mining operational environments.
Proven track record in negotiation and market development.
Languages: Fluency in English is essential; French or other regional languages are a strong advantage.

Personal Qualities