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Regional Sales Executive

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Do you have experience calling on the large retailers dealing with the sales of appliances? Our client a leader in their field is requiring a top sales representative with an excellent track record with meeting sales goals. We need a dynamic individual who can negotiate and sell according to the customer needs. This position requires: strong leadership and planning skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Matric and tertiary education highly advantageous

Own transport essential plus driver license

Experience in selling appliances and communicating with group buyers, store managers and regional managers

Experience in giving product knowledge to on floor sales staff of the retailers

Bi-lingual advantageous and computer skills to include email, Word and Excel

Personable, self-motivating, sense of humour, well presented, neat, tidy and can work within a team

Technical ability would be an advantage

DUTIES

To assist in the review, reformulation and implementation of the sales and marketing plan of the company

To be able to offer technical back up, support and training to customers

Negotiating according to customer needs analysis

Planning and managing sales processes using market knowledge

Establish sales objectives, targets and budgets by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for customers and market segments; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products

Implement sales programs by developing field sales action plans as well as liaison and support of customers around the province

Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors

Establish and adjust selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand

Sales and promotion of all products as offered by the company

To develop new markets and new product offerings

General administration requirements

Ad-hoc duties that arise within the organisation going forward

Salary:  Dependent on experience

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Group Category Manager

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Group Category Manager in Kwazulu-Natal | Other Professions | Job Mail | 4602945

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  • Ad Placed : 12 Dec 2019 15:01:48 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :
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  • Region : Kwazulu-Natal
  • Company : Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

Our client, a leader in Consumer Products, currently seeks a Group Category Manager in the Group Procurement department, based at the Group Office in Umhlanga. Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager, you will lead & develop the Category team to implement detailed category plans for their portfolio, aligned to the Procurement department’s targets & overall business objectives for the company.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Degree in Procurement/Engineering/Supply Chain or equivalent.
  • 10 years’ procurement/supply chain management experience, with sound category expertise (manufacturing/export related industry preferred).
  • Extensive people management experience and well-developed leadership skills, with a proven track record in leading, developing and coaching others.
  • Skilled in setting strategic direction.
  • Competent in Category Management Tools and Techniques.
  • Proven track record of delivering Category Management and developing, agreeing and delivering Procurement strategies including experience in promoting and the regular use of e-Purchasing tools.
  • Understand the appropriate level of engagement required for successful delivery including a good grasp of P2P requirements and final delivery of Contract handover.
  • Highly developed communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
  • Innovative, intuitive with ability to anticipate and interpret complex issues impacting on functional area.
  • Competent negotiator, possessing strong influencing skills and gravitas, with the ability to obtain buy-in/engagement.
  • Develop a working knowledge of all regulatory requirements relevant to the contracts and spend categories.
  • Commercially astute and financially literate with a continuous improvement mind-set.
  • Well organized and experienced in delivering stretch targets and encouraging creativity.
  • Lead/project managing cross functional teams to deliver complex tasks.
  • Strong analytical and data interrogation skills.
  • Able to effectively lead and implement change.
  • Ability to focus on delivering tangible, measurable results to exacting timescales.
  • Must be prepared to travel internationally, regionally and to all operations as required.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Lead Category Management team and provide thought leadership to build category strategies through to implementation plans.
  • Lead Category Management for high-value contracts.
  • Communicate and align strategy with Group Procurement Manager and business stakeholders.
  • Set multi-year strategy roadmaps, updating as required to cater for changing business needs and supplier landscape.
  • Build strategic approach to cross-category vendors.
  • Provide expert market knowledge and insight and challenge to the contractual process with suppliers.
  • Develop supplier segmentation by category.
  • Interface with senior suppliers’ Executives and set supplier management targets.
  • Oversee category strategy execution for each category.
  • Track and manage category savings and performance.
  • Lead, develop and coach the Category Management team.
  • Maximise use of all e-Procurement tools within the category to ensure document retention, knowledge management and to drive maximum value.
  • Lead team negotiations to ensure necessary contracts drawn up, negotiated, agreed and service level agreements are successfully delivered.
  • Monitor the performance of agreements and proactively act to ensure all parties meet contract expectations.
  • Manage the contract database to ensure contract renewal is strategically managed.
  • Category management, e-Procurement tools and negotiation preparation.
  • Participate in, and lead, cross-category and cross-functional projects as required.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with group teams.

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Sales Urgently Needed

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Sales Consultant . Our Client is looking for an experienced Sales Consultant at a well-established dealership. Requirements:
Must have Experience in the automotive industry.
Computer Literate. Able to work under pressure.
Able to Multitask.
Team Player
High Energy.
Self-Motivated. Please forward your CV in Word format. With three month’s payslips and commission structure. elinore@defin.co.za or to felicia@defin.co.za

Mid-level Event Manager (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R18000 – R22000 per month negotiable 
Location: Johannesburg, Lonehill
Type: Permanent
Company: Creative Space Media

Creative Space Media, a specialist media and events company based in Lonehill, Johannesburg, is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Event Manager to join its team. This mid-level position is ideal for a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

They will be tasked with assisting Creative Space Media to host events that enhance our organisation’s image, improve client loyalty and enhance our brand-to-client experience. The successful candidate will research and secure venues, plan and manage our events’ calendar, negotiate quotes and agreements with vendors, assist with event marketing, monitor timeframes and budgets and deliver on event brief objectives.

Your creativity, organisational skills and vision will assist our company in amplifying brand visibility, enhancing client and employee relations, and improve our growth through events that effectively communicate business strategy and brand personality.

The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate exceptional organisational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills and excellent time-management. All applicants must please supply examples of previous work in this area.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
  • Budgeting and invoicing
  • Liaising and negotiating with vendors
  • Negotiating sponsorship deals
  • Handling all event logistics
  • Updating senior management
  • Managing branding and communication
  • Developing event feedback surveys
  • Obtaining permits as and when required
  • Drawing up of post-event reports
  • Attending client-facing meetings as and when required

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Hospitality
  • Excellent communication and marketing skills
  • Project management experience
  • Good leadership skills
  • Highly organised
  • The ability to multi-task, and work on various projects at the same time
  • Good time management skills
  • Proficiency in various event software
  • Expert interpersonal skills
  • Risk management experience

The successful applicant will be expected to start mid-January 2020 or as soon as possible in the new year. Please email your CV with examples of your work to Yolandi:

az.oc.aidemecapsevitaerc@idnaloy

before the 18 December 2019. If you haven’t heard from us by the end of December 2019 please take it that your application has been unsuccessful.

Posted on 12 Dec 08:35

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Junior Software Engineer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R10000 – R15000 per month 
Location: Johannesburg, Northern suburbs
Education level: Degree
Job level: Student
Type: Permanent
Company: Trusted Interns

The position

As Junior Software Engineer you will be contributing to the core of the company – our technology ecosystem which includes: AI, image processing, cloud, mobile and web applications, embedded systems and IoT systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity working at the cutting edge of technology in a positive and creative work environment being part of the growth phase of a start-up that offers excellent opportunities for independent thinkers.

About the company

Our startup company, Surion, creates some of the world’s most cutting-edge software and hardware products in the IoT space. We are looking for dynamic, driven, smart and energetic people to join our fast-paced team.

Responsibilities and duties

  • Develop and implement new software programs
  • Maintain and improve the performance of existing software
  • Design and update software architecture
  • Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimization
  • Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary
  • Clearly and regularly communicate with management and provide technical support to colleagues

Qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering or Electronic Engineering required
  • Experience in object orientated languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C++ and C# will be an advantage
  • Basic experience in web and other software development
  • Knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Machine learning and OpenCV exposure would be an advantage
  • Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks
  • Flexible and willing to work in an agile environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work under strict timelines and pressure

Other

  • Travel might be required

Posted on 11 Dec 14:21

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Internal Communications Consultant (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Benefits: Within the cost to company package
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Tam447
Company: Viv Gordon Placements (VGP)

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

We have a terrific Cape Town job opportunity for a mid-weight internal communications consultant at a leading Financial Services group. We are looking for someone with five to seven years of internal communications experience within a corporate environment. This is a hands-on role that will require implementation and interpretation of strategy, exceptional writing and communication skills as well as networking skills as this person will be required to network and build relationships with various clusters within South Africa as well as with international offices. Experience with employee engagement programmes as well as a financial services background are advantageous. Don’t miss out on this one – get in touch today!

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the internal communications manager to ensure implementation of internal comms strategy and alignment of internal communication across the Group
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with all internal clients/stakeholders
  • Work closely with the internal comms agency(ies) and teams across the Business Clusters (and the operating businesses within those clusters) to support the implementation of internal communication activities and ensure alignment of key messaging
  • Proactively conceptualise/develop and deliver communication plans for internal clients – Group Office departments (Group Brand – Comms, Brand/Marketing, Foundation and Sustainability; Group HR; Group Finance, Group Risk; Group CEO’s Office)
  • Conceptualise and brief relevant agencies/service providers for production of content and activations for various media platforms and in line with the approved strategy and activity plans
  • Write and produce news for Group publications (online and printed), broadcasts/podcasts, social media, etc.
  • Develop and apply systems to ensure effective distribution of communication across the Group
  • Increase reach of messages and information to staff across the Group
  • Measure impact of communication by maintaining relevant statistics and information relating to the overall performance of the communication channels to improve audience reach
  • Ensure knowledge sharing with communications colleagues across the Group by archiving all material and ensuring access in the relevant Archive system
  • Perform all other duties as assigned, including liaison with and briefing service providers

RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

  • Bachelor’s degree/diploma in journalism, media studies or communications
  • Five to seven years’ experience in internal communication, journalism, publishing/broadcasting, preferably in a corporate or multi-national organisation
  • Experience in a financial institution can be to your advantage
  • Experience in digital media using Mac
  • Knowledge and experience of corporate and marketing communications campaigns – employee engagement
  • Research – ability to use online and web search engines
  • Above-average language skills in English
  • Experience in liaising across a broad spectrum of organisational business areas
  • Knowledge and experience of communication campaigns – employee engagement
  • Research – ability to use online and web search engines
  • Above-average written and verbal/oral communication in English
  • Ability to function in a team-oriented environment
  • Stakeholder management – relationship building/maintenance; partnering with multi-functional teams
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Innovative and creative
  • Planning and organising abilities
  • Results-driven
  • Stress tolerance
  • Able to influence/gain commitment.

Please include your salary requirements in the body of the email you send when you apply with your CV and relevant writing portfolio attached.

Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) is a specialist recruitment agency in the Marketing, Advertising, Media, Digital, PR/Communications and Publishing industries.

Posted on 11 Dec 10:44

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Sales Executive

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Sales Executive in Durban | Other Sales/Marketing | Job Mail | 4609449

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Recruitment Industry Business Development Consultant / Sales Executive – Durban. Servipro Staffing Solutions is expanding and looking for a Business Development Professional for the greater Durban area. Here’s what’s on offer: Realistic expected earnings can exceed 30k pm from month one. We offer you generous monthly commission / profit share payments on the recruitment fee earned for each successfully placed candidate from clients that you have signed up. Commission only based (35% on all placements from R1) + incentives + bonuses(Option to go on a basic + commission after probation period (6 months) Weekly Support , Advice and Motivation available from management to ensure you succeed!!! Extremely lucrative position!! 2 yrs recruitment industry Sales/Business development experience. Cold calling experience. Preferred post matric qualification. Own computer/ laptop. Reliable internet connection (preferably uncapped) Excellent communication skills Sense of urgency – very important. Min Requirements: Must have at least 5 years external B2B sales experience . Must have Cell or landline. Must have own computer/ Laptop Must have own transport. Traceable references Driver’s License. Servipro Staffing Solutions servipross@gmail.com

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Syspro Systems Technical Administrator

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  • Ad Placed : 11 Dec 2019 09:02:11 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :
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  • Region : Western Cape
  • Company : Time Personnel

Are you a Syspro Specialist with min 5 years experience in a manufacturing and production environment? Our client is requiring your expertise to join their dynamic team using your Syspro functional financial, distribution and manufacturing experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Matric or Equivalent

5 – 7 years Syspro application administration with MS SQL Server administration and development

Syspro, SQL server, SSRS experience integrate Syspro with other databases

Excellent technical and non-technical communication and problem-solving skills

End to end project management and issue resolution experience

Strong understanding of financial and production concepts

DUTIES

Reporting to the IT and the Financial Manager

Day to day user support of the Syspro application and MS SQL 2005 Server database

Support of Syspro production environment including Application Server, database and client PCs

Maintain a suitable helpdesk solution with timeous response

Responsible to oversee and attend to helpdesk requests from users across all departments

Maintain a suitable helpdesk solution with timeous response

Oversee and attend to helpdesk requests from users across all departments

End User SYSPRO Support

Troubleshooting SYSPRO related problems

Create and maintain customized reports using MS SQL, SYSPRO reporting services and EXCEL

Maintaining SYSPRO Documents formats using Crystal Designer

Involved in setting up business processes and procedures

Documenting and administration of SYSPRO

Training of Staff on Syspro Processes and Procedures

Experience in Barcode Printing, Barcode Design, scanner set up and operations etc.

Basic technical experience with regards to PC’s, scanners and printers

Using Syspro functional experience including financial, distribution and manufacturing modules to manage the job portfolio

Ad Hoc reporting and development as needed including Syspro and SQL Server

End user training at all levels with version upgrades

Make up training/reference manuals for Syspro ERP modules in use

Work directly with accounting department and production control staff to streamline processes and correct impediments.

Perform function of SQL 2005 database admin, SQL backups, user security and database maintenance

Write complex queries using T-SQL combining data from multiple companies and Servers

Optimize T-SQL code and stored procedures

SQL Server Reporting services (SSRS) to write reports not possible using Syspro Report Writer, users can print reports or export to Excel or PDF format