ProductSpecialist

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dananda Talent Full time
SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCT SPECIALIST
  • Position is specific to technical sales (a technical background is required)
    • Candidate will need to understand a basic Mechanical & Electrical layout drawing, P&IDs as well as interconnection drawings and wiring diagrams.
    • Need to continuously expand product knowledge
    • Have a general understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
    • Have an interest in custody transfer applicable law and standards
  • Sales experience would be advantageous
  • Need to be computer literate and efficient in Microsoft Word / Excel / Office
  • Must have general understanding of the midstream and downstream petroleum industry
  • Sales background with track record is an advantage.
  • Must be a self-starter (go getter).
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Must have own reliable transport
  • Any technical qualification is an advantage and should be highlighted

Duties will include:
  • Marketing of all flow division products will be the core of this role.
  • Planning and making sales calls to valuable customers in the petroleum industry.
  • Visiting petroleum and engineering head offices for presentations and demonstrations of the flow product line in support of the account manager and general manager
  • Supporting customers and branches with enquiries, technical queries and sales issues.
  • Compiling quotes, tenders and technical trackers.
  • Tracking sales budgets and ensuring sales budgets are met within the branches and the division.
  • Manage gantry stock and pursue optimum stock days.
  • Drive projects and branches for the latest market information and feedback.
  • Maintain a comprehensive and up to date customer list for the assigned areas per branch.
  • Manage contracts and service agreements in conjunction with the division and the projects branch.
  • Liaise with internal sales staff for job maintenance.
  • Ensure that key customers are comprehensively serviced and visited with and/or without the branch managers and sales engineers (Including occasional entertainment).
  • Keep management informed of market changes and trends, which may affect our business, especially with regard to our competitors.
  • Manage customer relations with regards to customers return goods or credit and or repairs. Making sure that the customer receives appropriate feedback and that a professional customer experience is always maintained.
  • Ensure that the company is included in all tenders and that customer vendors lists are continuously updated to include the company.
  • Assist in receiving, compiling, and submitting tenders.
  • Liaising with technical department on a continuous basis for projects and site work.
  • Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures for general sales and individual projects.
  • Completing and submitting call plans, call reports, sales strategies and product presentations.
  • Expanding the existing client base and continuously looking for new opportunities.
  • Any and all of the tasks as required by the company from time to time.