Country Manager/Sales Director
Salary: 1,800,000 ZAR – 2,000,000 ZAR per annum (DOE)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sector: Compressors/Manufacturing
Our client is a global leader in compressor manufacturing, operating across 130 countries. They combine the resources of an industrial powerhouse with the collaborative culture of a family-led enterprise.
They are looking for a strategic Country Manager / Sales Director to lead their South African operations, take full P&L accountability, and drive regional market expansion.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the commercial roadmap, oversee all regional functions (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Logistics), and secure dominant market share
• Mentor and lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on high performance and accountability
• Identify emerging market trends to diversify revenue streams and capture high-value opportunities
• Cultivate influential partnerships with key accounts, strategic allies, and industry bodies
• Monitor market shifts to maintain the brand’s position as the primary regional choice
Candidate Profile & Requirements
• 7+ years in senior management with a proven history of driving revenue growth and regional expansion
• Extensive experience in industrial technology; specific background in compressor systems or mechanical applications is highly advantageous
• Strong financial expertise combined with a sophisticated understanding of the South African business landscape
• Ability to balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on operational execution
• Exceptional English proficiency and the executive presence required for C-suite and board-level presentations
Why Join?
• This position offers the best of both worlds: the robust backing of a global engineering authority alongside the entrepreneurial autonomy of a regional leader. You will be given the clear mandate and operational freedom to shape the future of a market-leading brand in a highly dynamic territory
• Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
Please email your CV to info@alfa-executive.com quoting ref TJ/ALFA/CMSD