Marketer (Timber) at TWK Agri

Job Description
TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Marketer (Timber) within the Timber Division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify Market needs for Timber (Mining Timber, construction  pulpwood and treated timber)
• Research, study and asses current market
• Analyze competitors’ products and market
• Create appropriate marketing strategies for timber
• Coordinate with internal marketing, sales and accounts receivable department
• Provide appropriate consultancy services to customers to enhance timber sales
• Find out prospective customers/clients and new target segment
• Process customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring the clients approval
• Up-sell and cross-sell timber products or services to existing customers
• Contact prospective customers and provide them with information on the company and the timber products/services provided
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties
• Assist with client queries and problems
• Liase with Mines  to ensure orders and quality is acceptable
• Liase with all mining Timber mills to ensure raw material production requirements is available
• Ensure monthly and quarterly forecasts for mining timber mills is provided
• Liase with and arrange transport for mining timber products
• Fire duty during fire season
• Be prepared work after hours if and when nessesary

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Computer literate in Word and excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• Be prepared to work outdoors most of the day
• Speak English and Afrikaans fluently. The ability to speak German will also be an advantage.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer Service Experience