Main Responsibilities

Contributing to the development and application of the sales strategy and plans which contribute to the overall business objectives.

Managing and controlling all aspects of customer relationship management.

Obtaining new business and the effective management of the portfolio's top clients.

Maintaining sound relationships with existing clients and fostering the development of new clients

Fostering and maintaining relationships with the professional sector and endorsing the development of specifications

Managing & controlling the progress of sales enquiries through to a successful sale.

Providing assistance to finance department in respect of collections and communicating and assistance in resolving customer complaints

Ensuring the collections of cash sales in full (cleared in bank) prior to manufacture & release of goods.

Developing, gathering and sharing of market intelligence with all stakeholders.

Effective use of SAP and attending to the assimilation of required reporting

Attendance in and participation of stock takes, conference attendance and training sessions

Inspections of construction sites prior to mobile mill rolling's and steel laying foundations (where applicable)

Qualifications required

Minimum academic qualification: National Diploma in Sales

Qualifications as an added advantage: Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience required

General work experience (years): 05 years in sales, account management, or a related field

Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 03-05 years in a Key Account Management or Sales role, preferably within the manufacturing / steel / construction industry

Industry: Steel manufacturing, building materials, or construction industry