Industry Sales Manager - Oil & Gas

About this role

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

At Sulzer, we're a global leader in fluid engineering and rotating equipment services, helping customers maximise reliability, improve performance and reduce downtime. With over 190 years of innovation, operations across the globe, and a strong presence in Africa, we support some of the world's most critical industries.

We're looking for an experienced Industry Sales Manager

• Oil & Gas to drive growth across South Africa's Oil & Gas sector and strengthen our position as the service partner of choice.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for the Oil & Gas industry segment.
• Drive sustainable growth through new business development and key account management.
• Build strong relationships with operators, EPC contractors, refineries, petrochemical facilities and maintenance teams.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance, repair, overhaul, retrofit and field service solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions.
• Collaborate with service centres and operational teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and deliver against revenue and profitability targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities within the Oil & Gas sector.
• To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need
• Proven experience in technical sales, business development or account management within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, electromechanical equipment or industrial services.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence decision-makers and develop long-term customer partnerships.
• A results-driven mindset with a passion for identifying and winning new business.
• A relevant technical or commercial qualification is advantageous.

What we offer

• you
• Medical aid contribution
• Provident contribution
• Group life and disability cover
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
• We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.