Minimum requirements

· Essential is your tertiary qualification in engineering (preferably mechanical engineering), coupled with excellent business management/business administration knowledge/skill.

· Certification in Commercial Management, Business Admin/Management, Contract management and procurement or similar – in addition to your technical qualification/experience – would be highly advantageous.

· Essential is proven leadership and management skills

· Essential is strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent project management skills

· Highly advantageous would be experience in the motor industry (in a similar role).

Ability to multi task and drive the commercial agenda toward success & closure.

Functions of the position

· Identification of areas in which the organization can be expanded and developed. Identify opportunities for new contracts. (Draft company proposals on new business)

· Analyse data and generate reports with regard to new business potential and growth.

· Generate quotations for potential and existing customers – inclusive of all costing, timing and process requirements.

· Drive Customer Networking to ensure the relationships are maintained on the back of current contracts as well as develop roadmap for new business, contract replacement.

· Identify areas of the organization that can be expanded and developed. Generate quotes for potential customers and ensure effective contract management.

· Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.

· Analyses sales and other reports that give insight into how a company can make adjustments to improve performance / Margins through cost recovery, management. This includes driving price adjustments in line with inflationary movements as well as ensuring recovery of all steel price increases where applicable.

· Assesses risks and makes recommendations based on a thorough analysis of all factors.

· Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events (Networking).

· Monitor local and national regulations pertaining to company business (with particular reference to the effect on pricing, material sourcing and effect on new projects/business).