Market Development Manager

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

  • National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Math and Science.
  • Diploma/degree in a Technical field/ Commercial/ Marketing.
Favorable Requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering (metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, chemical or commercial (B.Com, business management) is required.
  • MDP/EDP recommended.
  • Technical experience is recommended.
Years of Service
  • The incumbent should have 6 years' experience of the business, the product and commercial processes.
  • The incumbent should ensure excellent customer/supplier relations through good communication skills and experience with the markets.
  • Incumbent must be able to negotiate and recommend accurately.
  • Incumbent must understand the process and product grades.
  • Technical report writing will be an advantage
  • Incumbent must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required
Duties:
  • 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.
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
Market Intelligence
  • Conduct research, obtain and keep marketing information on existing and new applications and developments in the Stainless Steel industry.
  • 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
Liaison/Coordinate
  • Liaise interdepartmentally on project related orders and for product development
  • 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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1321671
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned