Technical Accounts Manager

Elchemie; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Provident fund

Global polymer group

Job summary

Elchemie in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks a driven sales professional with a technical background in composites or related industries to build strong client relationships and drive revenue.

You will act as the primary technical contact for client discussions, guide product implementation and optimization, manage technical projects, forecast sales, and ensure supply continuity through effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Recognised national or international sales qualification required.
• National or international chemical or related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' practical sales experience in the composites or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Act as the primary technical contact for client discussions, escalations and problem solving.
• Guide clients on product implementation, configuration, optimisation and best practices.
• Manage technical projects, coordinate resources, monitor timelines and communicate project status.
• Initiate customer contact, identify required products/services and support achievement of sales targets.
• Understand market trends and implement sales plans; forecast and monitor sales and evaluate targets regularly.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Attention to detail

Planning and prioritization

Teamwork

Punctual and reliable

Sales track record

Education

National or international sales qualification

Job description

What you'll be doing

Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders and understand their technical and business needs. Act as the primary technical contact for client discussions, escalations and problem solving. Guide clients on product implementation, configuration, optimisation and best practices. Manage technical projects, coordinate resources, monitor timelines and communicate project status. Initiate customer contact, identify required products/services and support achievement of sales targets. Understand market trends and implement sales plans; forecast and monitor sales and evaluate targets regularly. Identify prospective customers, support customer events/hosting and maintain effective customer relationships. Assist with finance agreements and communicate customer credit positions to support continuity of supply. Assist with perpetual and quarterly stock counts as required.

What you'll need

Recognised National or International Sales Qualification / National or International Chemical or Related Qualification Minimum 3 years' practical sales experience in the composites or related industry, with a proven sales track record and demonstrable computer experience. Planning, prioritisation and meeting deadlines - competent Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work effective in team Punctual and reliable Strong customer focus and commitment to exceed expectations

What is in it for you?

R500K- R750K Annual CTC Includes Benefits ( Medical. Provident and other) Become part of a Global group specialising in polymer manufacturing

A Few Things to Know

Your commitment and ability to go the extra mile is required Flexibility and ability to respond effectively to change is required A positive attitude, passion and enthusiasm will form part of the ideal candidate's profile

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