Our client, a well established organisation, is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their competitive team. In reporting to the Operation Director, one will be required to define and implement the purchasing strategy as well as managing the sales requirements to provide effective supply and services to their valued clients. One will ensure the growth of the spare parts & repairable revenue as well as the increase of the customer service levels.

Detail

Company: Well established Manufacturer
Location: Richard’s Bay
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2019
Industry: Manufacturing and construction
Nationality: South African (EE preferred)
Salary: To be discussed. Neg depending on experience.
Qualifications: Degree in Commerce, Marketing or Business Management/ related
Assignment: Permanent

Job Description

Develop Relationships with Clients
Developing strategic plans to encourage business growth
develop risk assessments and pricing structures for products to work toward commercial efforts.
Financial planning and budgeting
responsible for overseeing staff, suppliers, and contractors to ensure that deadlines are met.
make sure stakeholders adhere to and understand contractual obligations
determine when processes might violate regulations.
meeting deadlines for projects and tasks
Lead role in advising around pricing for commercial contracts
Driving efficiencies to ensure contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget
Partnering with business managers to drive financial performance
Supporting the Sales and Marketing department by conducting analysis of commercial opportunities
Preparing models to assess future profitability of identified opportunities
Negotiating contracts

Minimum Requirements

3 - 5 + yrs experience within a management function
Degree in Commerce, Marketing or Business Management/ related
Heavy industry working sector experience - engineering service provider / workshop etc
Commercial experience (procurement/ sales/ proposals/ logistics/ warehouse management/contract formation).
Must have at least 5 years’ experience in business development, customer management, procurement, sales or related field.
Warehouse management experience will be advantageous.
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