SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA) - SALES REPRESENTATIVE (BASED IN WESTERN CAPE, HOME BASED)

 
Marketing

• Be able to conduct research in order to identify competitors, their product strategies, future requirements of the market, market trends and identify areas of potential sales successes (Competitor Analysis).
• Introduce and manage marketing strategies for present and future product ranges (under supervision).
• Identify and manage exhibitions and congresses with management and support staff.
• Identify advertising and promotional requirements for AEC-Amersham.
• Ensure availability of marketing and sample material with the assistance of the internal sales support staff.
• Provide input on proposed special offers to Sales Manager in order to drive sales in a specific area.
• Compile Marketing Plans when new products are launched (under supervision).

 
Stakeholder relations

• Update suppliers’/customers’ contact details
• Assist with sales support to branches.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings.
• Ensure that applicable queries are escalated to suppliers when necessary
• Build on relationships with principals to ensure support channels are present when required.
• Use initiative to liaise effectively with all stakeholders

 
Administration

• Prepare quotations.
• Submit quotations/pro-forma invoices within 24 hours of request (under supervision if need be).
• Follow-up on quotations/pro-forma invoices.
• Complete tenders accurately and submit prior to deadlines (under supervision).
• Submit reports to Sales Manager.
• Home based position and must have facility to accommodate this. 
• Forecast sales (under supervision)
• Update SAP Activities post customer visits or important telephone calls.
• Update Outlook Electronic Calendar and Activity reports on a daily basis.
• Manage conflict/complaints in an effective and professional manner.
• Create and share knowledge base with colleagues and customers.
• Problem solving.
• Being a team player.
• Input on price list updates.

 
Compliance

• Attend quarterly compulsory SHEQ meetings.
• Adhere to company’s SOPs.

 

 
Job Requirements: 
The incumbent must display the following:  
  
Knowledge and skills:  
  

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the completion of administrative tasks according to procedures. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business, the application thereof, the opportunities within business and the seizure of such opportunities. 
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives and interpretation thereof to achieve business success. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the charging process, average period of payment and the impact on the commercial viability. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Code of Marketing Practice, the regulatory requirements, and the implication of non-compliance to the Code
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the competitor products and services and the possible impact on the company. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the modules and components of the SAP system to enable performance of outputs.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the products and services provided by the organization and the application of each product and service.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the specific subject matter related to the field of expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to present something formal or official, in the form of a document.

 
Qualifications and Experience: 

• A Diploma/Degree in the respective sector, preferably in the Life Science/ Laboratory Field, Biomedical Technology/BSC / experience in the relevant field.  
• 3-5 years’ experience in the sales environment
• Computer literacy.

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Closing date: 11 June 2021.
 
CONTACT PERSON 
Ms Fran Dos Santos   
Tel: 012 305 4435/ 011 691 6537
Building: Beva C4  
Room: 2/26 
 
Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications toRecruitment@ntp.co.za  
 
Important: The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving EE targets as contemplated in the relevant AEC Amersham Employment Equity Plan.   
 
GENERAL:  Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.