Technical Sales & Account Manager

This Market Leader in the Imports and Distribution of specialised Cleaning & Hygiene Products is looking to appoint a Technical Sales & Account Manager.

This position will offer the successful candidate a long-term career opportunity to spearhead a Technical Specialist Division that will ensure strong business development, client retention and technical support pertaining all Technical Products and Services.

Minimum requirements:

• Senior Secondary Qualification (NQF4)
• Mechanical Engineer Diploma/Degree is preferrable
• 3 – 5 years Technical Sales Consultation and Account Management experience
• Mechanical Engineering/Technical Sales background
• Must have a sound technical aptitude, ability to multitask with strong analytical and project management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical sales presentation skills
• Ability to take a concept and build towards a finished product/solution
• Fully Computer Literate at Advanced Level on all Microsoft Office Suite Application
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS advantageous (Visualize experience will be beneficial)
• National Representation (able to travel Nationally monthly)
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence

Main Key performance areas will include:

• Drive business development and retention strategies
• Identify and Profile unique client requirements
• Advise and present cost-effective solutions and ensure strong follow through & follow up processes
• Drive and achieve consistent conversions of unique projects
• Create and maintain the correct Bill of Materials product structure
• Liaise and negotiate with relevant suppliers pertaining all costings
• Create the layout for submission of quotations to client
• Create an outline and piece part drawings to submit to suppliers for discussion pertaining design and improvement of lead times, costing, and ensuring suppliers adheres to requirements
• Responsible for general planning and organisation of each unique project, inclusive of finalising feasible specifications and drawings
• Ensure constant communication & updates to relevant sales consultants, senior management, and clients regarding latest and agreed revisions
• Ensure that client has approved final drawings and signed off on approval to proceed
• Arrange final materials for assembly, apply proper process and task master the required resources
• Amend, change, or correct final assembly quality checks
• Ensure sound time management and planning procedures for each unique project
• Advise relevant sales consultants and clients on feasible and practical solutions and present technical document process flow
• Communicate with warehouse department to ensure correct quantity, packaging, and quality, prior to installation
• Oversee and manage final design implementation, testing processes, adjust as required, monitor, and implement ongoing maintenance schedule
• Diagnose, repair, and ensure maintenance of mechanical devises, building or constructing equipment
• Report directly into the Sales manager and on a dotted line to the CEO

Remuneration Package:

• Cost To Company per annum (neg. depending, relevant qualifications/degree, experience, and proven track record)
• Over and Above Project Incentive/Commission
• Ongoing training and development initiatives
• Permanent Employment Opportunity
• Supportive management structure
• Dynamic & Professional working environment