Market Development Manager - Steel Industry

• Identify new opportunities that will result in increased stainless steel usage and increased sales
• Promote the use of Stainless Steel and its capabilities at exhibitions, expos, marketing media and publications
• Identify strategic publications to partner with for advertising purposes
• Prepare articles and adverts for the different publications
• Ensure that there is sufficient relevant educational information on stainless steel
• Conduct research, obtain and keep marketing information on existing and new applications and developments in the Stainless Steel industry.
• Maintain an applications data base for marketing purposes           
• Liaise within the company group for learning and information sharing
• Write and submit reports to relevant stakeholders
• Liaise interdepartmentally on project related orders and for product development
• Ensure accuracy of all information on order loading
• Work closely with PR department for PR related projects
• Keep track of all new product and project related orders in the plant and closely monitor all projects to completion
• Liaise with relevant local and international associations
• Liaise with relevant industry players on existing and potential projects

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Math and Science
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, chemical or commercial (B.Com, business management) is required
• MDP/EDP recommended
• The incumbent should have 6 years’ experience of the business, the product and commercial processes
• The incumbent should ensure excellent customer/supplier relations through good communication skills and experience with the markets
• Must be able to negotiate and recommend accurately
• Must understand the process and product grades
• Technical report writing will be an advantage
• Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.