Category Manager – Solar (Longmeadow)

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng

Website ACDC Dynamics SA

Established in 1984, ACDC Dynamics is the leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of quality products in the electrical, electronics, pumps and tools industries. Employing over 700 staff, ACDC Dynamics has its Head Office in Edenvale, Johannesburg with branches in Germiston, Cape Town, Pin… read moreetown and Riverhorse in KZN. Manufactured items from ACDC Dynamics includes transformers, power supplies, electronic timers, distribution boards, motor starters, MCCs and power factor correction systems. Since October 2006, ACDC Dynamics has manufactured and distributed Rhomberg Electronics, a long established premium brand whose products include timers, counters, temperature controllers, relays and sensors. These products are manufactured in Cape Town and distributed world-wide through the Rhomberg distributor network. The manufacturing facilities form part of our Cape Town branch in Paarden Eiland and are certified ISO9001:2008 by SABS. At its head office in Edenvale, there are 3 manufacturing workshops. The electronics workshop produces plug-in timers and relays. The transformer workshop manufactures power supplies and air cooled transformers from 1.5VA to 50kVA, up to 1000V. The panel workshop produces PFC systems, pump starters, MCCs, DBs, automatic changeover switches (ATS & AMF) and automation control systems with PLC, drives and telemetry. It has an estimating and engineering team to oversee stock and custom products production. ACDC Dynamics markets to specifiers, consulting engineers and architects, pulling back to distribute its products through OEMs, Franchises and electrical wholesalers throughout Southern Africa. 70 of the leading electrical wholesalers are appointed as official Distributors who keep stock and have trained staff to support ACDC Dynamics products. End users, electrical contractors and small OEMSs are referred to Franchises or Official Distributors, foot print permitting. This places ACDC Dynamics products within easy reach of anyone in Southern Africa. ACDC Dynamics products are specified in projects ranging from stadiums to mines, hotels to homes and from farms to breweries. ACDC Dynamics continues to develop its distribution footprint of Franchises in Southern Africa. A Franchise is an independently owned electrical wholesaler whose products are primarily sourced from ACDC Dynamics and trades with the brand ACDC Express. ACDC Dynamics further supports these franchises through the ACDC Express company, in that it provides its business model for implementation, as well as administrative and marketing support. One of the focused directions for ACDC Dynamics is going “green” with the company offering an extensive range of power saving products, including LED lighting, plus alternative and hybrid power supply systems with on and off-grid solutions, combining Solar PV and wind generators with mains electricity and conventional diesel and petrol back-up generators. Solar water heating systems supplied by ACDC Dynamics are also an important part of this initiative. The company is committed to providing fast, efficient and friendly service. Internal systems are constantly evaluated and upgraded where needed, always keeping in mind, that the end goal is to make life easier for customers. The company provides national sales and technical call centres. Orders and enquiries may be processed through this website, as well as viewing copies of invoices, credit notes and POD’s. ACDC Dynamics has also implemented a sign-on-glass system in a bid to remove any unnecessary paperwork from the order process. ACDC Dynamics is proud of its Apprentice school, an initiative that is run once every two years. The two year apprenticeships trains electricians, electronic mechanicians and armature winders. One of the company’s many strengths is its’ catalogue, which is widely recognised as a benchmark in the electrical industry. At over 1000 pages the 2019/20 catalogue is is our biggest, boldest catalogue yet, and stands as proof of ACDC Dynamics’ determination to keep evolving and providing the most up to date products possible. The Rhomberg catalogue is additional to this. Many short form catalogues are also available, in order to better service any customers with more specific interests. Product ranges include Alarms, Hygiene, Industrial and Domestic Automation, Telemetry Systems, Pumps, Switchgear & Instrumentation, Energy Management and Power Factor Control, Solar and Wind generators, Tools, Wire, Adhesives and consumables, cable and wire management products, and the most comprehensive range of Lighting including energy saving lighting using CFL, inductive and LED technologies. Leading international brands from ACDC Dynamics include C&S (India), Datalogic (Italy), Gewiss (Italy), Terasaki (Japan) and Weicon (Germany). ACDC Head Office Building, 26 Nguni Drive, Longmeadow Estate West, Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa

Description

REFERENCE NUMBER “LONG-SSP-001”

ACDC Express a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of quality products in the electrical, electronics, pumps, and tools industry is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Category Manager Solar  to join our driven Team, based at our Longmeadow branch.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Category Manager Solar is responsible for maintaining an array of customer accounts as well as achieving high sales targets. These are also responsible for building strong sustainable relationships with existing as well as new clients.
Provide Technical support and advice on RSA standards as well as specify products into applications for Industry

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis of the marketplace as well as design and execute a market strategy based on their product offering and relative to the client base demographics by reporting back to the divisional manager on a monthly basis.
Identify and capitalise on new product opportunities by positioning respective product range in client stores.
Together with respective Category managers, develop product launch programs as well as formulate of customer days or product awareness campaigns within our client portfolio, within one month of the product being received.
Liaise with Category Manager ensuring sales targets are met by responding to client emails and calls within 48 hours and formulating enquiries and quotes weekly.
Analysing current marketplace by giving feedback on important market and competitive information to the relevant Category manager on a weekly basis
Train clients and staff on products in a structured manner in prearranged intervals weekly
Generate new leads, follow up on leads within 48 hours and execute sales strategies given by category manager and develop existing customers weekly
Utilize sample stock, demo suitcases, catalogues and charts to promote respective product awareness with every customer visit
Managing employer’s expectations, client relationships and always providing these with excellent service and support.
Feedback all suggestions for improvement via market research to respective Category manager on a weekly basis
Continuously assist in, as well as liaising with any business partners with respects to any exhibition of any type with reference to ACDC Dynamics and making yourself available for such an event to assist in ensuring the smooth running of such expo
Planning as well as submission of weekly calls.
Launching and promoting new products
Reporting on sales activities weekly Identify possibilities for turnkey projects and propose turnkey solutions with the help of the relevant Category/Brand managers, Category/Brand Specialist and Systems Integrators.
Conduct 4 to 8 weekly calls on industry in order to provide solutions and product offerings.

Requirements

Matric
Electrical Qualifications B. Tech, B.sc
Show Tenacity in difficult circumstances
Accuracy in execution of tasks
Own, reliable Car
Vaid Driver’s License
Experience 5 years of sales in a Solar environment
External Sales experience
Experience with South African National Standards
5 years’ experience in Atex and electrical environments
Must be able to travel
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
Available to work from 7.30am each day until 5.00pm and every second Saturday until 1pm

 ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent networking skills
Innovative and self-starter
Strong Negotiation skills
The ability to see opportunities and suggest actions, doing things differently and effectively
 Integrity, honesty and having strong moral principles
 Positive, Go-Getter attitude
 Ability to work under pressure
Have good Interpersonal and Organisational skills
Teamwork as well as work independently, within groups and other divisional groups
Time Management is critical
Excellent Communication and Motivational skills
Ability to work within a disciplined environment
Technically orientated
Attention to detail
Strong, tenacious personality

Apply via company website ( https://acdc.co.za/ ) or

acdc.mcidirecthire.com

 

To apply for this job please visit acdc.mcidirecthire.com.

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