Senior Specialist (Key Account Manager) - Commercial

Listing reference: arcmt_000448

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 April 2025

Position summary

Job category: Sales and Purchasing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.

Introduction

ArcelorMittal South Africa is looking to appoint 2 x Key Account Managers:

• Manage full sales cycle including budgeting, forecasting, sales, dispatches, claim resolution and final payment
• Develop and maintain sound business relationships
• Manage account plan with customers that translate strategy into action plans
• Manage long term pro-active relationship with customers and all aspects related to customer relations
• Implement account plans with customers
• Develop new business with the customer in line with new market development plans/strategy
• Manage ArcelorMittal business with the customer to maximise the long term profit for ArcelorMittal
• Set and maintain sales targets
• Manage relevant work teams
• Actively pursue new business opportunities for ArcelorMittal

• B-Degree / Higher National Diploma / B-Tech / Masters Diploma (NQF 7/10) in Marketing Management

• Minimum 8 years’ experience
• Good product/plant/market knowledge

• Ability to develop and maintain sound business relationships
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Good business acumen
• Excellent communications, negotiation and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of domestic and global markets
• Customer orientated
• Ability to meet and exceed revenue targets