Technical Service Manager – Sandton

Build and maintain sound relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.

Grow current business with existing customers.

Obtain and develop new prospective customers.

Provide technical support to prospective customers during lab-scale tests and production trials.

Accurate reporting and compilation of market information.

Liaise with suppliers and provide regular status updates and feedback on current sales projects.

Knowledge

Grade 12 / Matric.

Formal training in food science, technology and / or chemical field.

Any formal sales & marketing related skills.

Financial and business acumen / value-add thinking.

Experience

Competent in selling and marketing of tangible products (Preferable).

Skilled in market research, new customer canvassing and service of existing customers.

Minimum of 7 years working experience in Sales Position / Technical Services Management / Business Development Management.

Technical Skills

Specialized in technical sales of technical products for food, chemical or animal feed.

Computer literate and familiar with standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

Strong planning and organization skills.

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Well trained in all areas of sales and marketing.

Good interpersonal and social skills and adept at cultivating good business relationships with customers.