Product Manager - Hydraulics

• Meet sales targets against specific product price lists in accordance with divisional strategy and set budgets.
  
• Stock management in accordance with company and divisional procedures.
  
• Maintain a regular calling schedule with branch representatives to customers.
  
• Identify a set of key accounts to target and grow to an agreed budget.
  
• Identify new customers.
  
• Negotiate contract extensions and increase justifications.
  
• Joint calling with Branch staff and customer
  
• Follow up on open enquiries.
  
• Conduct regular training presentations for both staff and customers.
  
• Develop and maintain product and marketing literature.
  
• Supplier promotions.
  
• Form and maintain relationships and regular communication with existing suppliers.
  
• Customer requirements awareness.
  
• Customer satisfaction levels.
  
• Facilitates team s awareness of customer ratings.
  
• Regular communication of market needs to management.
  
• 20% Office Bound
  
• 80% Travel
  

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
  
• Relevant technical qualification
  
• Background in applications in hydraulic systems.
  
• Computer literacy essential
  
• Min 5 years background in Fluid Technology (Hydraulics) experience.
  
• 5 years sales experience will be an advantage.
  
• Experience in supplier/customer negotiations.
  
• Pricing purchasing experience.
  
• Hydraulics product knowledge
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
  
• Industry knowledge
  
• Project management knowledge