Description<\/p>\n
REFERENCE NUMBER\u00a0“LONG-SSP-001”<\/p>\n
\tACDC 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\u00a0Category Manager Solar\u00a0\u00a0to join our driven Team, based at our\u00a0Longmeadow\u00a0branch.<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE<\/p>\n
\tThe 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.
\n\tProvide Technical support and advice on RSA standards as well as specify products into applications for Industry<\/p>\n
RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
\tAnalysis 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.
\n\tIdentify and capitalise on new product opportunities by positioning respective product range in client stores.
\n\tTogether 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.
\n\tLiaise with Category Manager ensuring sales targets are met by responding to client emails and calls within 48 hours and formulating enquiries and quotes weekly.
\n\tAnalysing current marketplace by giving feedback on important market and competitive information to the relevant Category manager on a weekly basis
\n\tTrain clients and staff on products in a structured manner in prearranged intervals weekly
\n\tGenerate new leads, follow up on leads within 48 hours and execute sales strategies given by category manager and develop existing customers weekly
\n\tUtilize sample stock, demo suitcases, catalogues and charts to promote respective product awareness with every customer visit
\n\tManaging employer\u2019s expectations, client relationships and always providing these with excellent service and support.
\n\tFeedback all suggestions for improvement via market research to respective Category manager on a weekly basis
\n\tContinuously 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
\n\tPlanning as well as submission of weekly calls.
\n\tLaunching and promoting new products
\n\tReporting 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.
\n\tConduct 4 to 8 weekly calls on industry in order to provide solutions and product offerings.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tMatric
\n\tElectrical Qualifications B. Tech, B.sc
\n\tShow Tenacity in difficult circumstances
\n\tAccuracy in execution of tasks
\n\tOwn, reliable Car
\n\tVaid Driver’s License
\n\tExperience 5 years of sales in a Solar environment
\n\tExternal Sales experience
\n\tExperience with South African National Standards
\n\t5 years\u2019 experience in Atex and electrical environments
\n\tMust be able to travel
\n\tFluent in English and Afrikaans
\n\tAvailable to work from 7.30am each day until 5.00pm and every second Saturday until 1pm<\/p>\n
\u00a0ATTRIBUTES:<\/p>\n
\tExcellent networking skills
\n\tInnovative and self-starter
\n\tStrong Negotiation skills
\n\tThe ability to see opportunities and suggest actions, doing things differently and effectively
\n\t\u00a0Integrity, honesty and having strong moral principles
\n\t\u00a0Positive, Go-Getter attitude
\n\t\u00a0Ability to work under pressure
\n\tHave good Interpersonal and Organisational skills
\n\tTeamwork as well as work independently, within groups and other divisional groups
\n\tTime Management is critical
\n\tExcellent Communication and Motivational skills
\n\tAbility to work within a disciplined environment
\n\tTechnically orientated
\n\tAttention to detail
\n\tStrong, tenacious personality<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/acdc.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
acdc.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n
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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 \u201cgreen\u201d 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\u2019s. 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\u2019s many strengths is its\u2019 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\u2019 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). 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