Job Description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Market Development Manager to join their team in Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to expand the company's market presence in the steel industry in the region.Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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

RequirementsRequirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Math and Science
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, chemical or commercial (B.Com, business management) is required
• MDP/EDP recommended
• 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
• Must be able to negotiate and recommend accurately
• Must understand the process and product grades
• Technical report writing will be an advantage
• Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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or email us your CV:We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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