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Commercial Manager

CompanySulzer
LocationJohannesburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 1, 2026
About The Company
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2025, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.6 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).
About the 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

Job Summary
The Tendering Manager is responsible for managing a team of professionals in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals. This role ensures the accuracy and competitiveness of tenders and supports the sales process with technical expertise.
This job profile is intended for People Managers of more senior expert-level employees (P20–P40, M20).

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This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium organization.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of technical sales proposals.
Ensure proposals meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Estimate costs, resources, and timelines for custom solutions.
Conduct technical briefings for customers and internal stakeholders.
Troubleshoot implementation issues and support initial training.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and finance teams.
Skills & Qualifications
Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and 9+ years of relevant work experienceare minimally required to be able to manage and coordinate one or more expert-level teams.

Strong leadership in technical sales environments.
Expertise in tendering and proposal development.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Experience in managing cross-functional teams.

What we offer you


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.

Key Skills
Technical SalesTenderingProposal DevelopmentLeadershipCost EstimationAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-functional Team Management
Categories
Management & LeadershipEngineeringSalesManufacturing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead a team of professionals in preparing accurate and competitive technical and commercial proposals. Collaborate with sales, engineering, and finance teams to ensure proposals meet customer specifications and quality standards.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
10911
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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