Market Area Manager

**Job Number**
- 66429**Job Type**
- Permanent**Job Title**
- Market Area Manager - Mining**Computer Skills**
- MS Excel,MS Outlook,MS Word,SAP**Industry**
- Engineering**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)**Province**
- Gauteng- Reporting to: Sub-Saharan Region Sales Manager
- Purpose of Role: Provide high level customer service related to product sales to effectively and efficiently increase sales margins in line with budget requirements and business objectives with a desire to exceed targets. Ensure quotations and orders are processed in an accurate and timely manner, as well as develop positive solutions to complex challenges. Stay in touch with Global Market Area Management and their subordinates to develop market strategies and tackle Global Projects. Watch market and respective product developments in your area and share proactively the information with Product Management. Conduct work activities in a manner which confirms to current policies and procedures of the company.- Key Accountabilities:
- Develop Market Strategy for your area- Exchange strategy and market development with Global Market Area Management- Optimise quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction, as well as maintain and build relationships with company's customers through enhanced communication and client liaison skills, together with appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods and preparation and submission of quotations where specifications, client or end-users are involved- Creation and maintenance for the sales organisation in line with company group guidelines- Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods- Process orders and provide client updates on progress- Record, analyse, report and administer according to systems and requirements- Company with and enforce all company policies and procedures, as well as carry your duties in a manner which conforms to current Health and Safety legislation, upholding the company's Health and Safety Policy.- Carry out all other reasonable tasks that may be delegated from time to time- Leading and developing of suitable staff and assist and train fellow employees with daily functions as and when required- Develop employees to ensure full compatibility within the areas of responsibility- Manage and motivate all staff and maintain a high standard of support enabling employees to fulfil duties in order to meet deadlines by setting objectives and achieve best possible performance- Initiate continuous improvements in your Market Area to increase efficiency and effectiveness of your team and companies processes.-
**Inherent Requirements**
- Matric, SAPMA course- S3 Mechanical Engineering Diploma/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent- Experience of 5 years in a professional sales role in engineering- Sound knowledge of pumps and valve products including experience in component identification- Company literate / SAP experience- Articulate in English with excellent telephone etiquette and people skills- Have a strong commitment to customer care- Essential: Excel Word, Outlook, SAP- Defined Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills- Problem solving, customer service, management and multi-tasking skills- Good marketing and sales skills- Ability to work under pressure- Proactive/own initiative- Prioritise and plan- Time Management- Accurate and attention to detail- Flexible and adaptable- Ability to work on own or as part of a team- Able to deal with staff on all levels.**What Qualification**
- S3 Mechanical Engineering Diploma/Advanced Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent**Minimum Qualification**
- Diploma**Status**
- Available