Technical Salesman

SUMMARY:
Technical Salesman – Cape Town – R23,5k/month + car allow. – Permanent – Immediate start

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading pump supply company in South Africa is looking for a Technical Salesperson to join

their team.  Candidates must be able to keep up to date on market trends and opposition activities as well as provide controls to ensure that the Sales function/s is effective in order to ensure that profit margins and sales growth is achieved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales, Tenders / Quotations

Non-conforming products

Corrective Action, Preventive Action

Customer:  contracts, orders, complaints, account queries, quotes, problem solving, feedback

 Check pumps on site and commission pumps,

Attend all meetings and site meetings

Read drawings and make necessary adjustment where needed

Costing of jobs

Project planning with manager/rep concerned

Reports & Meetings

Researches and prepares reports and statistics in respect to monthly reports, management meetings, product line reporting, management review meetings and training plans as needed.

Work with consultants, customers and appropriate sources to market our products and services to become the supplier of choice for process equipment.

Assist with developing and implementing supply chain initiatives which may improve our competitive position within the market.

Liaise with overseas organizations both within and outside the company to build industry and product    

specific knowledge.

Assist with the implementation of strategies and programs designed to improve Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety objectives.

Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated from time to time.

General Requirements:

• Proven relevant experience in lieu of a degree. 5 years progressive experience in Pump Sales.
• Understanding of metallurgy.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed project expectations.
• Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed.
• Computer Literate
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience working within an ISO quality plan.
• Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised

 Technical requirements:

1. A good understanding of the principles & practices of pumping equipment
2. A good knowledge of how to selecting the correct pump for a specific duty
3. The ability to select the correct material for a specific duty
4. Knowledge of material properties
5. Theoretical knowledge of pump hydraulics and systems

If you meet all the above requirements then please email your updated CV to me in Word format along with a copy of your ID, Qualifications, latest payslip and 2 written references to <--------Please upload your CV here--------

All appointments are based on a three month probation period

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