Specialist: Product

Job Title:
Product Specialist: Valves
Weir Minerals
Isando
Onsite
Purpose of Role:
The Product Specialist will be responsible for technical proposals and client interaction, so far as required as to translate into the sale of valves and system products. Deep knowledge of the industry, its clients and the timing of projects will be required. The successful individual will be comfortable going to the site and supporting on a regional level as well.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

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Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

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: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Technical Support and Troubleshooting

• Provide technical support for the product, internally and externally

• Site visits and troubleshooting

• Support the wider Weir community with technical support

• Strategic Planning and Market Development

• Implement product strategic plan

• Gather market intelligence
• Identify and develop new markets
• Key input into product plans and strategic plans in order to achieve budget

• Budgets, sales and marketing forecasts

• Customer and Industry Engagement

• Technical product presentations to customers and industry associations

• Develop key relationships with customers (end users and design houses)
• Assist with tenders and quotations, including selection and pricing
• Compile trial proposal documents for identified trial sites, as well as assist sales network in submission, justification and follow through

• Commissioning assistance to branch networks

• Product Development, Compliance, and Mentorship

• Assist with the development of new products to complement and improve the current product line

• Develop concept designs for clients' requirements
• Adhere to HSE and Housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites

• Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

• Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferable – Chemical / Metallurgical / Mechanical

• Computer Literate – Advanced MS Office Suite, ERP Software , In-house selection software
• Member of a professional organization
• Valid driver's license
• 6 years of experience in a mining/manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of the valve ranges

• Equipment selection, customer-facing and industry-related experience

• Minimum Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Synthesize complex or diverse information
• Professional communication on all levels
• Able to analyze and interpret technical drawings and journals
• Presentation skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Demonstrates strong technical understanding
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Manages difficult customers and responds promptly to customer needs
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement
• Deadline driven
• Sound understanding of cost implications
• Drive and passion to take the business to the next level and be willing to take on challenges

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.