External Sales Trader - KR SALES, Kliprivier

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in a sales environment will be advantageous.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: 

• Grade 12 Certificate with a Valid Drivers' License. 

• Diploma in Sales or similar qualification would be advantageous 

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS: 

• Team player.   

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.   

• Ability to work independently in a team environment.   

• Self -starter, motivated, opportunistic, creative, proactive, self- sufficient and can act independently when needed.   

• Persistent and ambitious.   

• Must be prepared to travel extensively.  

• Ability to find and win over new customers/business.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

• Computer literate (MS Office).  

• Knowledge of steel and steel products. 

• Microsoft AX Dynamics would be advantageous.  

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: 

• To holistically manage the business in the designated markets   with regards to Trading.  

• To have a holistic awareness of the progress of every deal and to disseminate relevant information to appropriate people.   

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Handling all enquiries, quoting and follow-ups.   

• Building long-term relationships with key Customers. 

• Developing knowledge of core products, pricing, suppliers & rebate structures. 

• Managing specific selected accounts. 

• Awareness of the status of each order (from A – Z) and keeping Customers updated on a regular basis right through to despatch. 

• Providing weekly GP reports. 

• Maintaining best practice with regards to stock control. 

• Taking full responsibility for unallocated stock associated with specific deals. 

• Completing weekly unallocated stock reports. 

• Quote on enquiries using SA steel suppliers. 

• Arrange logistics along with support staff.