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Responsible for driving business development, product specialization, sales enablement, and strategic opportunity leadership to strengthen Sulzer’s position as the leading independent service provider for industrial steam turbines and process gas compressors. Serving as the regional focal point for Steam Turbines & Compressors (ST&C) across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the role implements the global Product Line strategy by translating strategic objectives into actionable regional go-to-market plans.
The position ensures alignment with Sulzer’s overall business strategy while adapting initiatives to local market dynamics, supporting growth, customer engagement, and sustainable market leadership.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Division: Sulzer Services
Sulzer is a global leader in engineering and services, dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager & Product Specialist – Steam Turbine & Compressor Services to lead the growth of our Steam Turbine & Compressor (ST&C) business across Sub-Saharan Africa.
This is a strategic regional role combining business development, product specialization, sales enablement, and opportunity leadership to strengthen Sulzer's position as the leading independent service provider for industrial steam turbines and process gas compressors. Acting as the regional focal point for ST&C, you will translate global product line strategies into impactful regional growth initiatives while building long-term customer relationships and expanding Sulzer's market presence across Africa.
This role requires regular travel throughout Sub-Saharan Africa (approximately 40–60%) and the ability to work effectively in diverse and emerging market environments.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will contribute to:
At Sulzer, we believe in Seizing Opportunities, Owning It, Teaming Up, and Creating Value You will join a collaborative global organization where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement drive success. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of our ST&C business across Sub-Saharan Africa while working with industry-leading experts and customers.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help us deliver superior service solutions across Africa.
Performance-based incentive opportunities.
Medical aid and retirement fund benefits (subject to company policy).
Group life and disability cover.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Professional development and continuous learning opportunity
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.
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 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
