Technical Sales Representative Structural Timber
Reference No: 2761151666
Nelspruit, South Africa
A global leader in foundry chemicals and high-performance phenolic resins is seeking a Technical Sales Representative. With a production and sales network spanning 22 countries and a workforce of approximately 1,700 employees, the company is a key player in the industry. This position will be based in the Lowveld (Sabie/Nelspruit area) and will focus on sales and customer support purely within the Structural Timber industry (Plywood, Finger joint and laminating timber) A minimum 5 years of sales experience in structural timber is required. A tertiary qualification in sales /wood science is advantageous. If you're ready to join a dynamic, global organization, apply today!
Requirements:
Grade 12
Tertiary Sales/relevant qualification advantageous
Min 5 years sales experience in Structural Timber industry
Own car
Valid driver's license
Computer literacy- Intermediate
Language: English/Afrikaans and one other official language advantageous
Duties:
Customer Relations (40%)
Customer contact, relationship building and brand building
Address customer concerns and liaise with internal sales and Store
Identify potential new products
Monitor competitor activities and new developments
Reporting and complying with policies
Technical Support (40%)
Provide technical advise on product systems and application
Problem-solving partnering with customers and conducting trials
Product performance reporting, identifying threats and shortfalls
Administration (10%)
Achieve sales budget
Quarterly and continuous forecasts
Customer movement reporting and update key account strategies
Margin management, sales and customer reports
Customer quotations and communicating pricing
Inventory counts
Environment, Health and Safety (10%)
Responsible care, compliance and commitment to healthy environment
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Salary: R680000 to R720000
Salary Type: Cost to Company