Technical Sales Consultant - KZN
Saint-Gobain
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Matric with Maths and Science.
- Recognised business qualification e.g Sales & Marketing Diploma.
- 5 years experience in construction(Waterproofing Specifically), technical selling/ site management experience.
- Professional selling & negotiation skills experience.
- Key accounts management experience.
- Credit Control Management Facilitation.
- Computer Literacy (SAP and MS Office) and ability to analyze data experience essential.
- Accuracy and pay great attention to detail.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings will be an added advantage
- Teamwork is essential due to remoteness team.
- Good planning and organisational skills to ensure workloads are managed effectively.
- Establish, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (internally & externally).
- Sound administrative and organisational skills.
- Initiative and enthusiasm.
- Valid Drivers license.
- Develop and service the allocated territory and customer portfolio, e.g achieving territory budget targets and growth expectations.
- Implement sales strategies for the territory and sales channels/segment as agreed with the Sales Manager.
- Proactively seek new business opportunities and identify new needs and wants in the marketplace (Entrepreneurial spirit). Ensure a.b.e.-Weber pricing strategy is followed and profitability targets are met.
- Drive a.b.e.-Weber specifications with the influencers i.e. Architects, Engineers, QS, etc.
- The compilation and submission of monthly/quarterly sales reports and volume forecasts and advise the Sales Manager of changing market conditions.
- The regular reporting of market 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 share in the respective segment. Maintain good and effective internal & external communication.
- Facilitate all customer product quality complaints and back-up services.
- Maintain and safeguard company property and the confidentiality of the company information and affairs.
- Participate in stock take when necessary.
- Accurate product forecasts 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 sales meetings to foster good internal relations, team work and performance excellence.
- Improve company image by networking and being actively involved in applicable functions and technical seminars.
- Set a high standards of performance by observing the correct attitude and behaviour.
- Contribute positively to the a.b.e.-Weber culture with total customer orientation as a key performance area.
- All such duties and/or activities assigned by management/board as and when required.