Market Development Manager

Job Responsibilities:

1. Identify new opportunities that will result in increased stainless steel usage and increased sales
2. Promote the use of Steel and its capabilities at exhibitions, expos, marketing media and publications
3. Identify strategic publications to partner with for advertising purposes
4. Prepare articles and adverts for the different publications
5. Ensure that there is sufficient relevant educational information on stainless steel
6. Conduct research, obtain and keep marketing information on existing and new applications and developments in the Stainless Steel industry
7. Maintain an applications database for marketing purposes
8. Liaise within the company group for learning and information sharing
9. Write and submit reports to relevant stakeholders
10. Liaise interdepartmentally on project related orders and for product development
11. Ensure accuracy of all information on order loading
12. Work closely with PR department for PR related projects
13. Keep track of all new product and project related orders in the plant and closely monitor all projects to completion
14. Liaise with relevant local and international associations
15. Liaise with relevant industry players on existing and potential projects

Job Requirements:

1. National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Math and Science
2. MDP / EDP recommended
3. The incumbent should have 6 years’ experience of the business, the product and commercial processes
4. The incumbent should ensure excellent customer / supplier relations through good communication skills and experience with the markets
5. Incumbent must be able to negotiate and recommend accurately
6. Incumbent must understand the process and product grades
7. Technical report writing will be an advantage
8. Incumbent must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required