Job Description

Why do we need you ?

• Assist in driving the company's strategic sales objectives, in the Construction channel.
• Implement sales strategies for the region as agreed with the sales manager.
• Develop and service the allocated area and customer portfolio, by achieving budget targets and growth expectations.
• Market the company's products and services to customers, building strategic relationships with industry role players such as Specifiers and industry professionals, according to company imperatives.

Is this job for you ?The ideal candidate should have minimum 3 years' experience in the Construction industry, preferably in technical selling and/or site management. Having a recognized business qualification such as QS, Civil Engineering, Architectural, or Construction Management is mandatory for this role. Also, a valid driver's licence. This role calls for a person who is a professional in selling and negotiating, has great communication and customer service skills and understands construction/site project hierarchies and relationships. Teamwork is essential for this role. To ensure workloads are managed effectively, the candidate should have good planning and organizational skills and establish, build, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (internally and externally). Be willing to travel in the Northern Cape & Free state Region's respectively (Roughly 5000km per month) and sleep out in those area's in a 4 to 6 week cycle.A little more about usSaint-Gobain, a global leader that plays a pivotal role in South Africa's TMC sector. Emphasizing innovation and sustainability, our South African operations focus on producing advanced materials and solutions across various sectors, contributing to enhanced living conditions and environmental stewardship. Deeply integrated into the local community, we are committed to driving growth and sustainability, aspiring to set new standards for the habitat and construction markets. Saint-Gobain South Africa is dedicated to creating smarter, more comfortable, and sustainable living spaces, now and for future generations.To make sure nothing is forgottenAs a Technical Sales Consultant you will be responsible for proactively seeking new business opportunities and identifying needs and wants in the Construction marketplace. Driving specifications with influencers such as architects, engineers, QS, etc. Advancing the company's image by networking and being actively involved in applicable functions and technical seminars. Ensuring pricing strategy is followed, and profitability targets are met. Compiling and submitting monthly sales reports and forecasts and advising the sales manager of changing market conditions. Facilitate all customer product quality complaints and backup services. Participate in stock take, when necessary, ensure accurate product forecasts to minimize working capital requirements. Maintain awareness of the credit status of the customers to facilitate sales orders and admin. Submission of customer visit reports (CRM) and call planning schedules when required, and participation in regular local sales meetings to foster good internal relations, teamwork, and performance excellence. The ideal candidate will have to maintain good and effective internal and external communication. Set a high standard of performance by observing the correct attitude and behaviour.Legal StatementWe value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices"

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