Technical Salesman (Pumps)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the engineering industry is urgently looking to employ a Technical Salesman with experience in pump sales

POSITION INFO:

Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Requirements: if you do not meet the requirements your application will not be considered

• Matric
• 5 years of progressive experience in Pump Sales
• Experience in working within an ISO quality plan
• Must have good ERP Systems knowledge
• Must have a good understanding of the principles & practices of pumping equipment
• Must have theoretical knowledge of pump hydraulics and systems
• Must have knowledge of material properties

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all pricing policies are maintained and followed.
• Researching and preparing reports and statistics in respect of monthly reports, management meetings, product line reporting, management review meetings, and training plans as needed.
• Working with consultants, customers, and appropriate sources to market our products and services to become the supplier of choice for process equipment.
• Assisting with developing and implementing supply chain initiatives that may improve our competitive position within the market.
• Liaising with overseas organizations both within and outside the company to build industry and product-specific knowledge.
• Assisting with the implementation of strategies and programs designed to improve Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety objectives.
• Decision-making regarding new tenders.
• Ensuring that good housekeeping practices are maintained in the work environment.
• Formulating a sales strategy and set goals and targets.
• Implementing a Call Schedule report.
• Depending on the individual customer requirements and the volume of business, a call frequency shall be established and documented.
• Conducting sales calls either telephonically for low volume Customers or urgent matters, or on a personal visit basis.
• Keeping up to date on market trends and opposition activities.
• The salesman shall confirm with the relevant departments that the company has the capability to quote on the required specification of the customer.
• Generating an order number to confirm the order.
• Generating a pump curve that supplies the technical information that is required for the pump assembly when required.
• Quote for the repair/replacement of pumps.
• Ensuring that a sufficient review of contract requirements is carried out.
• Ensuring that contract requirements are properly defined and documented.
• Ensuring that the Company has the capabilities to meet contractual requirements.
• Ensuring that verbal or documented amendments are reviewed and addressed in the same manner as the original contract documents.
• Handing over the job file to internal sales, once a confirmed order is received.
• Following up on status reports with internal sales and advise the client on any changes to the delivery date.
• Ensuring internal sales invoices and arranging orders for dispatch.
• Ensuring that Non-conforming services found are rejected and addressed in accordance with the Procedure for the control of Non-Conforming Products.
• Effectively handle customers'' complaints and reports of product/service non conformities.
• Determining the steps needed to deal with any problem requiring preventive action.
• Ensuring that all required reports are submitted on time as requested by the General Manager.
• Ensuring that all meetings that are scheduled with the General Manager are attended.
• Carrying out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated from time to time.

 

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