Steel, Tube, Sections, Sheets & Plates

Reference Number: 3400

INTERNAL SALES (MILD STEEL PRODUCTS)

AREA:  Germiston East Rand

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

Description:

Our client is looking for a strong steel trader with recent working experience in the mild steel products (steel sections, sheets, coils, plate, and tube) industry.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

Requirements:

• 3 or more years’ experience trading of mild steel products
• Computer literate
• Able to close deals
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Reside close to Germiston
• Reliable transport
• A stable work record and have contactable references

Responsibilities:

• Interact daily with Customers telephonically
• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Assist Customers with their selections
• Process and follow up on orders
• Cold call for new business

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Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference Number: 3397

INTERNAL SALES (MILD STEEL)

AREA:  Durban KZN

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

Description:

Our client is looking for a strong steel trader with recent working experience in mild steel products.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

Requirements:

• 3 or more years’ experience trading of mild steel is essential
• Knowledge of production and logistics
• Computer literate
• Able to close deals
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Reside around Durban preferably close to Hillcrest
• Reliable transport
• A stable work record and have contactable references

Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Interact daily with Customers telephonically
• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Assist Customers with their selections
• Production planning
• Arranging of transport
• Process and follow up on orders
• Able to close deals
• Cold call for new business

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Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference Number: 3448

CJUNIOR INTERNAL SALES

AREA:  Alberton East Rand

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

Description:

Our client is looking for a person to join their dynamic sales team, the ideal candidate must have experience reselling of mild steel related products.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

Requirements:

• 2 or more years’ experience trading of mild steel products
• Computer literate
• Able to close deals
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Reside in or around Alberton
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Reliable transport
• A stable work record and have contactable references

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Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference Number: 3467

INTERNAL SALES (STEEL + TUBE)

AREA:  Springs East Rand

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

Description:

Our client is looking for a strong steel trader with recent working experience in the wholesale and retail mild steel industry (steel sections, sheets, coils, plate, and tube)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

Requirements:

• 3 or more years’ experience trading of mild steel products (steel sections, sheets, coils, plate, and tube)
• Computer literate
• Able to close deals
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Reside on the West Rand
• Reliable transport
• A stable work record and have contactable references
• Please note you will be required to work Retail Hours: Monday to Thursday 07h30 – 17h00 and Fridays until 16h30 as well as alternative Saturdays and Public Holidays from 08h00 – 13h00

Responsibilities:

• Interact daily with Customers telephonically
• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Assist Customers with their selections
• Process and follow up on orders
• Cold call for new business

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Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference Number: 3478

BRANCH MANAGER (STEEL & TUBE)

AREA:  Westen Cape (Wetton)

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

Description:

Our client a leading steel and tube retailer requires and experienced Branch Manager to join their dynamic branch to manage staff, control branch debtors, ensure proper stock management, and foster a positive environment within the branch and to ensure customer satisfaction and the success of the branch.

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric

Requirements:

• 5 or more years in a management position within the retail steel and tube industry, this is not negotiable
• Knowledge of the Cape and surrounding areas
• Advanced computer skills: MS Office Suite
• Ideally reside in Cape Town (the company will also look at candidates who are prepared to relocate)
• Able to work retail hours
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Have a valid driver’s licence
• Stable and proven track record as well as contactable references in the steel industry
• Have a hands-on approach and be committed to the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that increase productivity and enable sales targets achievement.
• Manage the branch (Financials, Transport, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and the warehouse

Responsibilities:

• Direct all operational aspects including distribution operations, customer service, human resources, administration, and sales
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Develop forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans
• Meet goals and metrics
• Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately
• Bring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development, and motivation
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration

Key Performance Measures:

• Achievement of Sales / Margins / OPEX and PAT targets
• Ensure that branch debtors are effectively managed and that all 90/120 days are collected.
• Achieve a branch debtors days target of 45 days
• Ensure that adequate stock is carried to service the customers’ needs and that the stock value reflects a maximum of 35 days stockholding.
• Address all redundant and slow-moving stock to ensure that this is kept to an absolute minimum. Identify and Implement innovative and creative ways to sell this stock
• Ensure that the stock is secure and that all efforts are made to alleviate any stock losses at the Branch.
• Build, Motivate and maintain a strong team to support the objectives of the Branch.

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Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference Number: 3479

EXPORT TRADER (STEEL PRODUCTS)

AREA:  East Rand

SALARY:  Market Related

TYPE:  Permanent

Description:

Our client requires a candidate with experience in the South African steel export market to service and maintain relationships with customers throughout Africa.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

Requirements:

• 5 or more years steel exports experience in a sales/trading environment is essential and not negotiable
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Excellent English communication skills are essential.
• An additional language (i.e.) Portuguese / French would be an advantage
• Be in possession of a valid passport
• Own transport and a driver’s license is essential
• Willing and available to travel extensively
• Experience in general steel products would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a stable work record and contactable references
• Able to work independently
• Sales and target driven

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Please do not apply for the position if you do not meet all the requirements. If you have not received feedback with 7 days of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.