Manager Local Sales (market Development)
Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Job Description
The role is responsible to identify, develop and manage projects to increase stainless steel consumption in South Africa and globally. In addition the role must identify alternative competing products that can be replaced with stainless steel.
Co-ordinate product developments in the plant and ensure alignment with customer or product requirements.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Market Growth and Projects
- Identify new opportunities that will result in increased stainless steel usage and increased sales
- Promote the use of Stainless Steel and its capabilities at exhibitions, expos, marketing media and publications
- Identify strategic publications to partner with for advertising purposes
- Prepare articles and adverts for the different publications
- Ensure that there is sufficient relevant educational information on stainless steel
- Maintain an applications data base for marketing purposes
- Liaise within the company group for learning and information sharing
- Write and submit reports to relevant stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy of all information on order loading
- Work closely with PR department for PR related projects
- Keep track of all new product and project related orders in the plant and closely monitor all projects to completion
- Liaise with relevant local and international associations
- Liaise with relevant industry players on existing and potential projects
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Math and Science.
- Diploma/degree in a Technical field/ Commercial/ Marketing.
Favorable Requirements
xc2xb7Tertiary qualification in Engineering (metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, chemical or commercial (B. Com. business management) is required.
xc2xb7MDP/EDP recommended.
xc2xb7Technical experience is recommended.Years of Servicexc2xb7 The incumbent should have 6 yearsxe2x80x99 experience of the business, the product and commercial processes.
xc2xb7The incumbent should ensure excellent customer/supplier relations through good communication skills and experience with the markets.
xc2xb7Incumbent must be able to negotiate and recommend accurately.
xc2xb7Incumbent must understand the process and product grades.
xc2xb7Technical report writing will be an advantage
xc2xb7Incumbent must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1326497
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMiddelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned