Product Manager Mechanised Cutting /PPE & Gas Equipment at Howden

The Big Picture:

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

ESAB South Africa, a division of Howden MEA is looking for a Product Manager Mechanised Cutting, PPE & Gas Equipment to manage, promote, support and sell the organisation’s mechanized cutting, PPE, Accessories & Gas equipment, products and services within the region to assist in meeting sales targets. Manage the development of markets and segments within the region. Manage the on-site marketing activities such as open days, show days, etc.

What needs to be done?

• Promote and develop new products within existing and new businesses and markets
• Establishes and maintains sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Performing selected process validations to support ESAB’s bid when tendering on projects
• Technical and product range manage, promote, and support gas equipment &cutting, products, and services
• Facilitate education sessions for customers and staff and create a series of support documentation and electronic presentations
• Comply with ISO9001, OCHSA 18001 and ISO14001
• Lead the safety effort and awareness within the area of responsibility
• Routinely conduct safety observations and highlight any non-conformances
• Manage the new market and business development activities within new and existing segments to generate new growth
• Adhere to all SOX Compliance Controls with reverence to the narratives applicable to your area of responsibility

What do you need to bring?

• Degree/ Diploma in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years proven experience within a related field.
• 5 years of technical sales experience in a similar discipline.
• Practical understanding of welding and cutting products.
• Proficient in SAW, MIG, TIG, PLASMA mechanized process control.
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)-Capable of facilitating education sessions for groups of people.
• Influencing and selling skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects.