Export Area Manager

Export Area Manager
Drive cross-border growth and market penetration in the automotive battery sector
Elandsfontein | Automotive Industry | Office Hours: 08:0017:00

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established manufacturer and distributor of high-performance automotive batteries, supplying both local and international markets. With a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, the company is driven by a commitment to power mobility solutions across Southern Africa and beyond. This is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing business with a strong footprint in the region.

The Role: Area Export Manager
As the Export Area Manager, you will play a critical role in growing market share across designated export territories. Your mission will be to drive sales, retain key clients, and identify new cross-border opportunities for the business. This is a strategic, customer-facing role where your ability to manage accounts, drive new business, and collaborate with internal teams will directly impact revenue growth and customer retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in sales, exports, or business development in the automotive or manufacturing sector

• Drive and achieve export sales targets by developing action plans aligned with company strategy

• Identify new business opportunities and prepare compelling business cases for potential clients

• Manage customer accounts, build strong relationships, and ensure high retention through regular visits and performance reviews

• Monitor customer buying patterns and support forecasting to optimise stock management

• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure effective debt collection and risk management

• Oversee export documentation, credit applications, permits, and reporting accuracy

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, export regulations, and audit requirements

• Liaise with warehousing and logistics to ensure timeous order fulfilment

• Monitor and manage stakeholder expectations internally and externally

• Support budgeting processes and cost-saving initiatives within your region

About You

• 5+ years' experience in a sales/export/account management role, preferably in automotive, battery, or manufacturing sectors

• Proven cross-border sales experience into Southern African markets

• Strong understanding of export documentation, credit terms, and customer account management

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing reporting and administrative tasks

• Commercially savvy with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-term stakeholder relationships

• Proactive, target-driven, and able to operate both strategically and hands-on

• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel regionally