Cape Town: Technical Sales Representative Middle Market posted by Elchemie

Technical Sales Representative Middle Market

Location: Cape Town and surroundings (Western Cape)
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing/Water Treatment | Experience: 5 years (relevant technical sales)
Type: Full-time | Environment: Fast paced, high performance

About the Role

Our client, a Global leader in Chemical Manufacturing has a Technical Sales Representative position available in the Water Treatment division within the Middle Market Industry, based in the Western Cape (Cape Town and surroundings). A Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and relevant technical sales experience in general water treatment industry required.

What Youll Be Doing

• Account Management – Ensure sustainability and growth of a specific account/accounts by conducting the following activities
• Sales development into target market – Retain and expand business to grow sales and profit margins to achieve business objectives
• Technical Services – Ensure existing applications and equipment are maintained and technical services are performed to ensure optimal performance
• Marketing support – Ensure that the sales efforts are aligned with the marketing strategy
• SHERQ Management – Maintain and improve SHERQ performance to deliver targeted sales at the lowest possible risk to the company.
• Continuous Improvement and Project Management Support – Support the Account Manager in identifying, managing and implementing Continuous Improvements and Projects
• Accurate chemical application to cooling water systems, liquid solid separation, boiler water systems and other chemical application as required
• Laboratory and on site chemical evaluation related to chemical performance in water systems and liquid solid separation
• Accurate interpretation of water chemistry related to chemical application
• 100% continuity of chemical supply, inclusive of deliveries and housekeeping.
• Strict adherence/compliance with customer standards/required results, chemical and plant related.
• Accurate budget and general administration

What Youll Need

• Degree or Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Microbiology / Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant technical sales experience with relevant tertiary chemical qualification, or 10 years relevant experience.
• 2 years experience in a sales & service environment related to the general water treatment industry.
• Experience in polymer application to solid/liquid separation will be an added advantage.
• Must have dealt with customers on a direct contact basis
• Must have written service reports and discussed them in-depth with the customer
• Must have done internal service inspections of related equipment at customer sites
• Must have conducted site meetings/discussions with all levels of customers on site, – from Engineer to operator.
• Valid driver’s license
• MS Office Suite

Whats In It for You

• Basic Salary : R25 000 pm (negotiable based on experience and the right skills set)
• Travel Allowance : This allowance is salary band based (approximately R14 000 pm)
• Cell Phone allowance: R450 pm
• 3G / Broadband allowance: R428 pm
• 13th Cheque / Discretionary Performance Bonus equal to the basic salary
• Medical Aid: Company to contribute 50% of the Discovery Essential Saver plan and employee contributes 50% – (assuming that this will cover the member, spouse and up to 3 kids)
• Medical Aid Gap Cover of R373 pm (being company cost to take care of associates medical costs in cases where the cost for in-hospital procedures or outpatient treatment exceeds the base medical aid rate)
• Provident fund: Company to contribute 7.5% of basic salary and employee is required to contribute a minimum of 7.5%.
• The career is challenging and there are great prospects for growth.

A Few Things to Know

• This is a fast-paced, client-facing role requiring professionalism and strong leadership.
• The successful candidate must be prepared to travel extensively, must be physically fit and able to work alone at physically challenging plants on surface.
• You will be a people-person, practically orientated, able to handle pressure, a problem solver and a team member who is self-motivated.
• You must be able to communicate at all levels, be organized and self-disciplined.

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