Technical Sales Consultant
Sector: Chemicals
Location: Durban
Salary: R550 000 p.a. (neg)
Our client in the chemicals industry is looking for a suitable Technical Sales Consultant to:
- Set in motion, keep in motion all factors and forces capable of achieving strategic marketing objectives.
- Achieve budgeted volume and revenue targets through effective tactics of persuasion, communication and product strategies.
- Operate and control the sales territory and customer portfolio.
- Market the company's products and services to the allocated customer portfolio according to the guidance of the Marketing Plan and Branch Manager's guidance.
Main Duties
- Develop and service the allocated territory and customer portfolio by example to achieve territory budget targets and growth expectations.
- Implement the sales strategies for the territory and sales channels/segments as agreed with the Branch Manager.
- Proactively seek new business opportunities and identify new needs and wants in the marketplace. (Entrepreneurial Spirit)
- Ensure pricing strategy is followed and profitability (IR %) targets met.
- The compilation and submission of monthly/quarterly sales reports and volume forecasts and advice the Branch Manager of changing market conditions.
- The regular reporting of marketing information encompassing inter-alia, customers, competitors, economic and credit information.
- The timeous submission of all monthly sales reports (including customer visit reports and weekly call planning schedules)
- The protection and maintenance of the relevant Market Shares in the respective segments
- Maintain open internal & external communication
- Direct selling to identify key accounts to ensure growth and targets are met.
- Handle all customer product quality complaints and back-up services.
- Maintain and safeguard company property and the Confidentiality of Company information and affairs.
- Participate in stock take on a monthly basis.
- Accurate Forecast to minimize Working Capital requirements
- Maintain all systems and procedures of the Company including awareness of the credit status of the customers.
- Adhere to the laid down levels of expenditure at all times.
- Maintain all approved policies of the Company.
- Adhere to the company Safety standards.
- Participate in regular local management meetings to foster good management, team building and performance excellence.
- Improve company image by networking and being actively involved in applicable functions and technical seminars.
- Set a high standard of performance by example, attitude and behaviour.
- Contribute positively to a total integrated culture with total customer orientation as a key performance area.
Requirements
- Recognised Business Qualification
- Minimum qualification (C&C I Level 4) Concrete Mix Design Experience
- Grade 12 and a formal qualification in Marketing and or Sales
- Computer Literate (MS Office)
- Excel - Ability to analyse sales and data
- Professional PowerPoint presentations (Presenting Skills)
- Previous selling experience in Construction environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service orientationSound administrative and organizational skills
- Previous negotiation skills required
- Initiative & enthusiasm
- Valid driver's license
- Professional Selling & Negotiating Skills
- Key Account Management
- Credit Control Management
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