TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Marketer (Timber) within the Timber Division, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Responsibilities and Duties Will report to the Area Manager for Mpumalanga Identify Market needs for Timber (Mining Timber, Pulpwood and Saw timber) Research, study and assess current market Analyse competitors products and market Create appropriate marketing strategies for timber Coordinate with internal marketing, sales and accounts receivable department Provide appropriate consultancy services to customers to enhance timber sales Find prospective customers/clients and new target segment Process customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring the clients approval Up-sell and cross-sell timber products or services to existing customers which will also include TWK operations and their relevant markets Contact prospective customers and provide them with information on the company and the timber products/services provided Build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties Will have to be able to visit and support farmers from the Highveld and maintain close relationships with them directly Assist with client queries and problems Manage Mkondo Timber Depot Assist with FSC , PEFC and COC systems and implementation with Suppliers and farmers Liaise with all markets to ensure orders and quality is acceptable Liaise with all Timber mills to ensure raw material production requirements are available Ensure monthly and quarterly forecasts for timber mills are provided Liaise with and arrange transport for timber products to markets Fire duty during fire season Be prepared to work after hours if and when necessary Prepare annual budgets Qualifications and Skills National Diploma in Forestry or BTech or relevant experience in the field Minimum of 5 years forestry experience Must be a strong team player Computer literate in Word and Excel Valid drivers license Valid Passport Be prepared to work outdoors most of the day Fully Bilingual (fluent English and Afrikaans) Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Customer Service Experience No criminal record The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
