Job Description

Commercial Manager - Solar Industry (JB5113)R50 000 - R70 000 CTC per month plus travel allowanceJohannesburg, GautengPermanentOur client, a leading solar solutions supplier, is seeking a Commercial Manager to optimize stockholding, strengthen distributor relationships, and drive commercial efficiency across South Africa.This role focuses on pricing strategies, supply chain processes, and distributor engagement rather than direct sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical industry background, extensive experience in distributor management and stockholding, and the ability to work strategically with supply chain partners to ensure effective product availability and sales performance.Minimum Requirements:Valid drivers license and own vehicleProven experience in a commercial, supply chain, or distributor management roleStrong commercial acumen, focusing on pricing strategies, stockholding, and distributionHands-on experience with supply chain and stock flow managementTechnical industry experience required preferably in solar, renewable energy, electrical, industrial manufacturing, or engineering industriesAbility to engage and manage distributor relationships, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient product distributionAnalytical mindset skilled in market trend analysis, pricing models, and inventory controlWillingness to travel within South Africa to meet and engage with distributorsKey Responsibilities:Manage and optimize commercial operations, ensuring efficient pricing models, stockholding, and distribution strategies.Engage with existing distributors, strengthening relationships and improving supply chain efficiency.Oversee local stockholding to ensure timely product availability and support distributors with stock management solutions.Work closely with distribution partners to refine pricing strategies and routes to market.Monitor stock flow to distributors, ensuring efficient stock-in and stock-out processes.Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to ensure commercial alignment (but will not directly handle marketing campaigns).Provide data-driven insights on stock performance, sales trends, and distributor needs.Travel across South Africa to meet with distributors, conduct site visits, and oversee commercial operations.Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment

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