Product Sales Specialist - Roofing at Macsteel

Job Advert Summary    

• Macsteel Cape Town is looking for a driven and customer-focused Product Sales Specialist to grow and develop the Roofing product range within the region.
• This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual with strong roofing industry knowledge, technical product understanding, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving sales growth, increasing market share, and ensuring exceptional customer service across the roofing segment.
• The role requires a proactive individual who is passionate about sales, confident in engaging with customers and contractors, and capable of identifying new business opportunities in a competitive market.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric (Essential)
• Relevant Diploma, BTech, Diploma, or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, or related field (Essential)
• Demonstrated technical competency in roofing systems, steel products, or construction applications.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience within the steel, roofing, or construction industry
• Proven experience engaging with architects, consultants, contractors, developers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Strong knowledge of roofing products including Corrugated, IBR, and related applications is essential.
• SAP proficiency advantageous.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills required.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Sales & Business Development

• Achieve monthly sales targets relating to Tons and GP for roofing products.
• Drive sales growth of Novotexi, IBR, Corrugated, and related roofing products.
• Identify and secure new customers, projects, and market opportunities.
• Generate leads through networking, customer engagement, and industry interaction.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities. 
• Ensure adherence to pricing and margin requirements.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and developers.
• Conduct regular customer visits and site engagements.
• Provide technical advice on roofing products and applications.
• Resolve customer queries, complaints, and service-related issues professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Operational & Commercial Coordination

• Liaise with production, planning, and dispatch teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Ensure accurate order specifications and delivery timelines.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and customer commitments.
• Resolve operational issues impacting customer service delivery.
• Ensure roofing coil stock aligns with business requirements and planning.

Financial Performance

• Achieve GP targets and maintain margin discipline.
• Monitor pricing against market conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Manage roofing stock levels within agreed business ratios.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and SHEQ requirements.
• Adhere to safe working practices and report risks or non-conformances.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics, and accountability

Deadline:25th May,2026