Sales Manager, Technical Mechanical Rubber Goods

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading International Engineering Company in the manufacturing of high-tech mechanical rubber goods (RCB’s) industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a dynamic, suitably qualified and experienced Sales Manager to be based at their Port Elizabeth Operation (Market-related Package on offer).

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading International Engineering Company in the manufacturing of high-tech mechanical rubber goods (RCB’s) industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a dynamic, suitably qualified and experienced Sales Manager to be based at their Port Elizabeth Operation (Market-related Package on offer).

PLEASE NOTE:

• A highly competitive package is on offer.
• 100% Medical Aid contributions
• Retirement and Risk cover benefits
• Participation in the annual performance bonus scheme.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sales and Marketing / or Commercial degree
• >5 years’ experience in Sales in a multi-national manufacturing business
• >5 years Sales experience at a senior managerial level ESSENTIAL
• Relevant foreign exposure 
• Willing to travel locally and abroad.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• To maintain and develop the market position of RCB’s in South Africa under the directive of their International based Parent Organization.

 KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep in close contact and regularly visit all customers in the responsible region in cooperation with the relevant Key Account Manager / Sales Director / Applied Technology Manager / Marketing Manager / BL Head.
• Respond to all commercial/technical inquiries in close cooperation with relevant Key Account Manager / Sales Director / Applied Technology Manager / Marketing Manager / BL Head.
• Focus on the achievement of budget figures, monitor sales and report on deviations.
• Assist the business in the management of its distributors.
• Investigate customer complaints, assist in credit control and sample follow up.
• Observe and report competitor activities.
• Visits reports in SFDC.
• Analysis of market on customer level (products/grades, competitors/suppliers, demands/volumes) in SFDC
• YTD figure on customer level - analysis on deviation.
• Monthly forecast update.
• Projection update according to projection schedule.
• Participate in budget process, business line meetings, and workshops.
• Stay informed on product, market and technology developments (e.g. technical training, seminars).  

APPLY NOW !      

 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in PE)
• Closing date for applications is the 9 June 2023.
• By applying for this vacancy, you give us consent to use your personal information as per POPIA.
• An appointment will be made in alignment with the Clients EE Plan.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.  

SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE SUITABLE TO YOU, PLEASE FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.

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