Area Manager

Our client is an industrial engineering company.

Job Description

You will be responsible for defining and implementing the company's purchasing strategy, supply chain management as well as leading the sales activities required to provide effective supply and services to clients.

This position also plays an integral part in ensuring the growth of the spare parts revenue as well as the increase of the customer service levels.

This position is key for the increase of our turnover and therefore of profitability by increasing customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering fields, with experience in sales and customer account management.

Alternatively, Marketing / Commerce / Business-related qualification, with experience in a technical / engineering sales environment.

Management Training is preferred.

Skills

A minimum of 5 years experience in business development, customer management, procurement, sales or related field.

Supply chain management and/or warehouse management experience will be advantageous.

Exposure and conceptual understanding of contract law and pricing.

Analytical skills.

Knowledge of heavy industry process equipment will be beneficial.