Marketer (Timber) at TWK Agri

Responsibilities and Duties

• Will report to the Area Manager for Mpumalanga
• Identify Market needs for Timber (Mining Timber, Pulpwood and Saw timber)
• Research, study and assess current market
• Analyse 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 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 which will also include TWK operations and their relevant markets
• 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
• Will have to be able to visit and support farmers from the Highveld and maintain close relationships with them directly
• Assist with client queries and problems
• Manage Mkondo Timber Depot
• Assist with FSC , PEFC and COC systems and implementation with Suppliers and farmers
• Liaise with all markets to ensure orders and quality is acceptable
• Liaise with all Timber mills to ensure raw material production requirements are available 
• Ensure monthly and quarterly forecasts for timber mills are provided 
• Liaise with and arrange transport for timber products to markets
• Fire duty during fire season
• Be prepared to work after hours if and when necessary
• Prepare annual budgets

Qualifications and Skills

• National Diploma in Forestry or BTech or relevant experience in the field
• Minimum of 5 years’ forestry experience
• Must be a strong team player
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• Be prepared to work outdoors most of the day
• Fully Bilingual (fluent English and Afrikaans) 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer Service Experience
• No criminal record