Somerset West: Internal Sales and Operations Executive posted by Talent Fox SA

Our client is seeking to employ a seasoned Internal Technical Sales and Ops Executive to join their branch in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will come from the steel industry and have knowledge of Logistics and freight forwarding. Experience working with foreign countries is needed (Namibia, Congo, Mozambique, etc). Main Responsibilities: – Sales and Marketing to both local and foreign clients – Processing customer invoices, checking on pricing and quantities of supply/stock to ensure fulfilment of orders; – Management of operations and ensuring SLA’s are adhered to – Ensure excellent customer service at all times – Add value in the supply chain by engaging with suppliers – Processing of supply invoices for payment – Debt collection – Occasional travel to client meetings Minimum Requirements: – Matric Certificate – Tertiary education would be advantageous – 3 sales and marketing experience, preferably within the steel industry – 5 years of operational experience, preferably handling steel products – Operationally minded – Bilingual – preferably French or Portuguese – General knowledge of debtors and strong numerical skills – Knowledge of freight and logistics – Drivers Licence and own vehicle – Computer Literate – Excellent communication skills Salary on offer: R40 000 – R45 000 CTC per month (slightly negotiable)