Are you a seasoned sales professional with deep relationships in South African industry? Do you have the credibility to walk into boardrooms at Sasol, Anglo American, Tiger Brands, or SABMiller and discuss digital transformation? Qubeworx, is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Sales Consultant to spearhead our market entry into Industrial Digital Transformation solutions. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build something significant while leveraging your existing network.
African Context: We understand local industrial challenges - you won't be selling pie-in-the-sky solutions.
Rapid Deployment: Our solutions deploy in days, not months - easier to prove value quickly
Earnings: Pure performance-based model - your network and effort determine your income.
What You Bring
Essential Requirements:
10+ years of B2B sales experience in industrial manufacturing, F&B, mining sectors
Existing C-suite/ VP/ Director relationships in at least 3 of our target industries
Proven track record of selling complex solutions (R500K+ deals)
Deep understanding of South African industrial landscape
Ability to articulate technical value in business terms
Self-driven with startup resilience and corporate polish
Desirable:
Experience selling digital transformation, IoT, or industrial automation solutions
Relationships technology partners (Siemens, Aveva, etc.)
Understanding of OT/IT convergence challenges
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Network extending into broader SADC region
Responsibilities
Business Development (70%)
Leverage existing relationships to secure executive meetings
Identify and qualify high-value opportunities
Present value propositions to senior stakeholders
Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
Build pipeline of qualified opportunities
Strategic Selling (20%)
Develop account strategies for major industrial groups
Coordinate with technical team for solution design
Manage proof-of-value lifecycle
Negotiate commercial terms and contracts
Ensure smooth handover to implementation team
Market Intelligence (10%)
Provide feedback on market needs and competitive landscape
Identify partnership opportunities
Contribute to go-to-market strategy refinement
Share industry insights and trends
Success Profile
You'll succeed if you:
Understand the buyer's journey in industrial digital transformation
Can position strategic value, not just features
Build trust quickly with conservative industrial buyers
Navigate startup agility while maintaining enterprise credibility
Are comfortable with uncertainty but motivated by potential
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Application Question(s):
What is your average deal size in ZAR (in thousands)?
Existing relationships in at least 3 of our target industries (manufacturing, mining, F&B, process/chemical, utilities)
Are you comfortable that this is initially a commission-only position (suitable for those with financial runway)
5+ Years sales experience in industrial manufacturing & mining
Education:
Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
Industrial sales: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Drivers (Required)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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