Overview of labor market statistics in Klerksdorp

Our client requires a candidate with strong trading and management experience in the retail and wholesale steel, tube, and industrial hardware industry.Requirements:Grade 12 / equivalent5 or more years’ management and sales experience, within the mild steel and industrial hardware industry is essential and not negotiable.Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans.Valid driver’s license.Computer literate – advanced skills in Excel and Syspro would be an advantage.Of sober habits.Able to work retail hours.Strong management, trading and negotiating skills.Able to close a deal and increase market awareness.A stable work record and have contactable references.Ensure that there is the correct stockholding to satisfy customer needs and requirements.Ensure that stock is replenished.Managing of “dead” and slow-moving stock.Negotiate prices with suppliers on large buyout orders.Purchase order processing and proper sign off procedure.Duties and Responsibilities:Training of internal, retail, and external sales staff.Assisting with quotations and large orders.Provide updated supplier lists to staff to ensure product is purchased at the right price from the correct supplier.Provide staff with weekly specials lists.Assist internal, retail, and external sales staff in closing deals.Delegating of duties to sales staff.Implement change in procedures set by management.Ensure that annual and sick leave forms are signed and handed to the Branch Manager.Motivating and managing of sales staff.Ensure necessary customer service levels are maintained by all staff.Ensuring that budgeted sales targets are met for internal, retail, and external sales.Opening and following up on new accounts and loyalty accounts.Making sure all customer details are updated op the system, should anything change.Assist debtor’s lady with any account queries.Processing of invoices.

The purpose of the position is to deliver technical and diagnostic services in order to complete work accurately and timeously through the execution of predefined work objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures.Qualifications and Experience:Minimum Experience:1-2 years experience in a similar environmentPreferred Experience:2-3 years experience in a similar environmentMinimum Qualification:Trade and Occupational Qualifications with NQF Level 05Qualified TechnicianSkills and Personal Attributes:Computer Literacy Proficient.Industry legislative compliance/ knowledge.Valid driver’s license