Specialities & Renewable Sales Specialist
Date: 4 Jul 2024
Location: Durban, ZA
Company: Engen Limited
Location: Durban
Purpose of the Job
To manage the interface between the organization and industry-specific customers, in addition provide support in order to optimize opportunities sales and maximize growth potential in line with Commercial's plans
What you'll have done before
Baseline
• At least 5 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing of Chemicals
• NQF 7 (Degree in Science or Engineering)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Deep knowledge of Chemical manufacturing
• Experience working with Packaging, Rubber and Adhesive industry
Advantageous:
• 5 years’ experience as Technical sales specialist preferred
• Ability to work successfully in an ever-changing environment and navigate
ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Advanced business management skills or desire to acquire the same
Exciting Challenges
• Applies knowledge in a challenging marketplace to advance the organisation’s
profitability goals
• Driving the profitability of Speciality Chemicals and Renewables
• Support all HSEQ initiatives and ensuring the adherence to relevant legislations,
requirements, standards and practices to ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements.
• Developing of call plans to ensure efficient allocation of selling effort to
maximize customer interaction across numerous types of customers.
• Provide marketing & technical support to customers
What you'll be doing
• Maintaining & Growing existing base business and sign off new business with agreed service level
• Building and developing customer relationships by implementing effective call cycles
• Regular monitoring of volumes and margins to maintain business plan profitability
• Leading and championing HSEQ compliance in line with policies and procedures by supporting all HSEQ initiatives
• Determining monthly forecast AND submitting to product management
• Managing credit (past dues, days sales outstanding within targets) and risks
• Addressing product quality problems, specifications and standards in order to minimize customer complaints.
Job Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date posted
Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.
Important Information:
- The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
- All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.
- If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.
- Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.
- Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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