Technical Trader

Technical Trader - Cape Town, Western Cape - Job ID 3941

The role of the Technical Trader is to efficiently manage and process all technical enquiries from sourcing through to delivery and invoicing and follow up on all potential business activity in our territories to grow this activity within the Group of companies.

**Position details**:
Permanent
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Receive and analyse enquiries received from clients (specification matching, etc.)

Strategic sourcing of suppliers & products (locally and internationally) via our database, market research, Internet, etc.

Get all the necessary information including logístical requirements to be able to quote the client utilising margins and foreign exchange conversion. Preparation of commercial proposals for clients.

Follow up on quotations done to secure orders, manage all queries and negotiate with clients.

Place and administer orders & liaise with related departments as required for end-to-end delivery including administrative (Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, etc.)

Regular commercial activity to retain existing relationships and establish new relationships within the industry - local & international travel may be required (Supplier & Client visits).

Reporting on Profitability per Job and for department. Along with other commercial reporting requirements.

Any other duty that is reasonable and relevant to this position.

**Location**: Cape Town, Western Cape

**Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
Communication: French & English Speaking with excellent written skills.

High-level negotiating skills.

Multitasking, organising.

International sourcing.

Commercial awareness.

Adaptability & flexibility.

Problem solving & solutions driven.

Tertiary Qualification (E.g. BCom.)

5+ Year experience in similar industry (Energy / Mining / Construction).

Ability to travel domestic & international.

**Company Description**:
This group of companies spans various industries including engineering projects, shipping, food supply, logistics as well as drone analytics and renewables. They are contributing to a sustainable environment by renewably producing half of their own energy needs and actively supporting important pillars of society (hospitals, schools and associations, etc.)

**Job Type**: Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Do you have the ability to travel domestic & international.

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Energy / Mining / Construction: 5 years (preferred)
- Technical Trader: 5 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- French & English Speaking with excellent written skills (preferred)