Specialist Advisor (Chemicals)

Min Requirements: Matric Valid Drivers licence and own car Microsoft Office with advanced Excel Sage Evolution Responsibilities: Plan and carry out sales activities to customer and prospective customers and achieve business targes / aims / goals Open new business accounts and follow up on existing and dormant accounts / clients Extensive client and customer liaison Build and maintain sound relationships Keep labels, price lists, mixing formulations and customer list (accounts and cash) updated Clear and defined pricelist for sales staff – update regularly Sales and Marketing plan and strategy each week / month New business development for bulk chemicals Monitor and report on competitors activities and information Respond to and follow up on sales enquiries and quotes Compile a sales report weekly indicating sales and copies of orders from order book Manage time, productivity and profitability Stock needs to be more efficient, same day including transport costs etc. Accurate costings to make sure selling prices are correct and profitable Counter sales / telemarketing on an ongoing basis Order chemical stock Chemicals stock take   Competencies: (Knowledge, skills and attributes) Chemical knowledge advantageous Stock Management Client and Customer service Independent Confident Hardworking and reliable