Senior Production Planner (Steel)

WORXS4U RECRUITMENT; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative to join a team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in the steel service centre industry and possess extensive knowledge in laser, plasma, or profile cutting. Key responsibilities include driving business development, selling steel products, and providing tailored solutions to clients. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to interpret technical specifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in sales within a steel service centre.
• Strong technical knowledge in laser, plasma, or profile cutting.
• Extensive experience with cut-to-size solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and grow existing accounts.
• Sell steel products focusing on cut-to-size solutions.
• Visit clients to assess needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve targets.
• Provide technical knowledge and advice to customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales experience in a steel service centre

Technical knowledge of laser cutting

Technical knowledge of plasma cutting

Technical knowledge of profile cutting

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Job description

EXTERNAL SALES (CUT TO SIZE) – WADEVILLE (5151)

We are looking for an experienced External Sales Representative with a proven track record in the steel service centre industry. The successful candidate must come from a laser, plasma, or profile cutting background and have in-depth cut-to-size experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3–5 years’ sales experience in a steel service centre
• Strong technical knowledge of laser, plasma, or profile cutting
• Extensive cut-to-size expertise
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and job specifications
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive new business development and grow existing customer accounts
• Sell steel products, focusing on laser/plasma/profile cutting and cut-to-size solutions
• Visit clients, assess their needs, and provide tailored solutions
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve sales targets
• Provide technical knowledge and advice to customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction