Position Overview:
To ensure International Sales Targets are achieved and to grow Exports to the required levels; to build the Kaytech reputation internationally and to be known as a global geosynthetic player. Extensive International travelling is required of this role.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Ensure effective pricing strategies and tactics are used for all export sales.
- To grow profitable sales in the key regions.
- Responsible for negotiating terms and agreements with international stakeholders and customers.
- Ensure Sales profitability and revenue targets are met.
- Conduct international competitor analysis.
- Ensure effective customer service levels are achieved, including freight, logistics and shipping.
- Engage with clients to understand their design needs, preferences, and project goals.
PERSONAL ABILITIES:
- Strong multi-tasking ability with complex Civil Engineering and Business Commercial issues.
- Cope with high pressure, workload and travel pressures.
- Good with figures and statistics.
- A sound technical knowledge of geosynthetics in civil engineering.
- Attention to details, strong negotiating and trading ability.
- Able to interact with clients at all levels.
- Be proactive with a measured approach and flair for business.
- Have big picture thinking, able to put company interests first.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Negotiating agreements and sales with key stakeholders, customers, distributors and agents.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Possess excellent technical aptitude and knowledge.
- Able to effectively service international clients.
- Preparing and compiling trip feedback reports for management.
- Setting up working relationships with overseas clients, distributors and agents.
- Setting of export sales, pricing and product strategies and tactics.
- Making sound decisions, recommendations on business issues.
- Ability to develop innovative design solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Keep key people updated on changes in standards, industry developments, market trends and major projects in the international arena.
- Knowledge of relevant building codes, standards, and regulations.
- Ability to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Relevant Tertiary qualification – preferably technically oriented.
- Civil or Geotechnical BEng / BSc / BTech Qualification would be advantageous.
- Must have strong applications and product knowledge.
- 5-10 years’ experience in Sales and/or Marketing in Civils and/or Geosynthetics.
- 5-10 years’ experience of international business/ travel into Africa.
- Proficient in giving presentations and lectures in public forums, including submission of technical papers, articles and technical documents related to geosynthetics.
- Risk Analysis - Ability to evaluate and determine risk matrix for Export market through experience, product knowledge and market intel.
- Strong understanding of design principles and methodologies using geosynthetics.
- Proven experience in preparing and presenting detailed design proposals to clients.
- Ability to develop detailed drawings and specifications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Experience in gathering client requirements and translating them into design proposals.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing design proposals.
- Ability to review and ensure the quality of design deliverables.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and client needs.
- Willingness to continuously learn and adopt new design technologies and practices.
- Must have good computer skills. Word; Excel; PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of freight, logistics, international rates of exchange and key economic indicators.
- Good report writing skills for reports, agreements, memoranda of understanding and design proposals.
Application Process:
If you meet the requirements as listed above, coupled with a passion for building relationships and driving demand, and are willing to travel extensively, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. Please submit your CV as well as your cover letter. Application Deadline: Friday 27 September 2024 at 17h00.
How to Apply: Email your CV and Cover letter to Tony Miles ( )
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