Market Development Manager - Steel Industry

Hire Resolve; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the steel industry is looking for an experienced Market Development Manager in Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to enhance market presence, focusing on stainless steel applications. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, promoting stainless steel at marketing events, and liaising with stakeholders. Requirements include a tertiary engineering qualification and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in the steel industry or related fields.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Strong understanding of processes and product grades.
• Six years’ experience in the business, product and commercial processes.
• Strong communication to maintain customer/supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to expand market presence.
• Identify and promote opportunities for stainless steel usage.
• Maintain applications database for marketing and research.
• Maintain an applications database for marketing purposes.
• Liaise with internal teams for learning, information sharing and project orders.
• Ensure accuracy of information on order loading and monitor project completion.
• Collaborate with PR department on related projects and external associations.
• Write and submit reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical report writing

Technical reporting

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

National Senior Certificate with Math and Science

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

Requirements:

• 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

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

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.