Scrap Metal Sales Representative

SA Metal; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scrap metal company in South Africa is looking for a Scrap Metal Sales Representative to serve as the first point of contact with suppliers. This role requires negotiating with scrap suppliers, maintaining customer relationships, and conducting extensive travel. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and at least 3 years of sales experience in relevant industries. Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or allied industries.
• Experience as a buyer of scrap metals is an alternative.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers for the purchase of their scrap metal.
• Maintain good customer relationships and handle queries and complaints.
• Regularly visit suppliers to inspect available material.
• Liaise with internal departments like finance and transport.
• Generate and submit reports to management.
• Perform additional adhoc tasks.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal skills

Reporting skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Group currently has a vacancy for a fast paced and customer orientated Scrap Metal Sales Representative to join the team. The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact between suppliers and the Company. This position is situated at the Gauteng Head Office in Rustivia, Germiston, however, the successful candidate will be required to travel extensively for business purposes. The successful candidate will report to scrap metal buying department management. He / she will also have to :

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with scrap suppliers, including large scrap metal dealers and industrial generators of scrap, for the purchase of their scrap metal.
• Maintain good customer relationship with these suppliers, including handling all queries and complaints.
• Visit suppliers on a regular basis to inspect material that is available.
• Liaise with SA Metal’s internal departments, including finance, transport, demolition and projects
• Generate and submit reports to management.
• Additional adhoc tasks.

Qualifying Experience

• A minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• At least 3 years of general sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or allied industries / alternatively experience as a buyer of scrap metals.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifying Attributes

• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures
• Interpersonal skills
• Reporting skills
• Time management
• Ability to work independently
• Strong sense of integrity
• Negotiating skills

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.