SALES MANAGER (STEEL & TUBE) KLERKSDORP (3886)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

Experience and Requirements:

• 5 or more years’ management and sales experience, in retail steel and tube and industrial hardware industry
• A proven track record reselling of steel, industrial hardware
• Valid driver’s license (a company vehicle or car allowance will be provided)
• Computer literate – advanced skills in Excel and Syspro would be an advantage
• Of sober habits
• Strong trading and negotiating skills
• Able to close a deal and increase market awareness
• A stable work record and have contactable references
• Able to work retail hours
• Must reside in or around the Klerksdorp area or willing to relocate to Klerksdorp

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting the Branch Manager

• Increasing sales
• Training of internal, retail, and external sales staff
• Assisting with quotations and large orders
• Provide updated supplier lists to staff to ensure product is purchased at the right price from the correct supplier
• Provide staff with weekly specials lists
• Assist internal, retail, and external sales staff in closing deals
• Delegating of duties to sales staff
• Implement change in procedures set by management.
• Motivating and managing of sales staff
• Ensure necessary customer service levels are maintained by all staff
• Ensuring that budgeted sales targets are met for internal, retail, and external sales
• Opening and following up on new accounts and loyalty accounts
• Assist debtor’s lady with any account queries
• Processing of invoices
• Ensure that there is the correct stockholding to satisfy customer needs and requirements
• Ensure that stock is replenished
• Managing of “dead” and slow-moving stock
• Negotiate prices with suppliers on large buyout orders