Control Panel Portfolio Manager - Linbro Park at Rubicon Energy & Automation

Primary Objective: 

The CPPM will lead the establishment and growth of the Control Panel division, overseeing all operational facets including business development, sales, order processing, logistics, and administration.

Key Responsibilities: Business Development

• Initiate and cultivate a customer base within South Africa's Industrial Automation Division.
• Initially, the CPPM will handle all external sales interactions and relationship management.
• Responsibilities encompass customer visits, relationship building, lead generation, order management, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
• Utilize the company CRM effectively.
• Organize customer marketing events and training sessions.
• Conduct market research and actively participate in sales and strategy meetings.
• Collaborate with other Rubicon group entities to explore joint business opportunities.

Supplier Interaction and Stock Management

• Maintain supplier relationships and define sales channels.
• Address account issues, warranty claims, and product interactions.
• Set stock levels in alignment with regional growth plans and market requirements.

Corporate Governance

• Engage with senior staff to ensure compliance with administrative and corporate governance standards.

Logistics and Administration

• Ensure seamless administrative and logistical operations.
• Manage order processing and implement systems for accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSc)/NQF7.
• Electrical Qualification advantageous.
• 5+ years of industry experience in technical product sales and systems.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management.

Skills & Knowledge

• Expertise in Industrial Automation Control Panels.
• Financial literacy for project budgeting and costing.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator with strategic prowess.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
• Engages stakeholders to drive business requirements.
• Disciplined, punctual, and reliable.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Creative problem solver.
• Demonstrates independence and accountability.
• Solution-oriented and assertive.