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ROLE PURPOSE

• To contribute to the process of refining and enhancing, on an ongoing basis, the current and future sales and marketing strategy.

MAIN OUTPUTS
Sales:

• Actively search, pursue and engage potential clients
• Knowledge of existing contracts and weekly meetings with Regions General Manager & Operations Manager
• Manage the compilation, and where necessary draft, high quality proposals, bids and tender responses
• Follow-up and survey leads generated through various channels and cold calling
• Ensure tenders and bids are responded to in a professional, timely and compliant manner.
• Engage and manage strategic suppliers who are providing solution and commercial content for proposals, bids and tender responses
• Identify weaknesses in sales process and address
• Follow-up on cancelled contracts
• Implement and manage strategic initiatives to ensure that annual growth targets are met and ideally exceeded to increase the company’s market share
• Achieve Monthly Sales Budgets by implementing and maintaining a marketing and sales strategy.

Marketing:

• Identifying new growth opportunities by market segments
• Using the full marketing mix for the company’s marketing communications
• Promote sister companies – Steiner Hygiene, TopTurf, etc.

Reporting:

• Provide a comprehensive sales and marketing report on a weekly and monthly basis

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Sales/Business Development/Marketing
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Min 3 Years’ Solid Experience In Business Development & Best Practices within the Sales Environment
• Strong Sales & Marketing Knowledge (Ideally In The Services Industry)
• MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability & Desire To Sell
• Result Oriented
• Attention To Detail
• Stress Tolerant
• Excellent Written Communication
• Team Leadership
• People & Task Orientated
• Assertiveness
• Action Orientated
• Customer/Client Focused
• Negotiation Skills
• Interactive Reasoning
• Planning & Scheduling
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Good Listening Skills
• Excellent Oral Communication
• Creative & Innovative
   

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ROLE PURPOSE

• To contribute to the process of refining and enhancing, on an ongoing basis, the current and future sales and marketing strategy.

MAIN OUTPUTS
Sales:

• Actively search, pursue and engage potential clients
• Knowledge of existing contracts and weekly meetings with Regions General Manager & Operations Manager
• Manage the compilation, and where necessary draft, high quality proposals, bids and tender responses
• Follow-up and survey leads generated through various channels and cold calling
• Ensure tenders and bids are responded to in a professional, timely and compliant manner.
• Engage and manage strategic suppliers who are providing solution and commercial content for proposals, bids and tender responses
• Identify weaknesses in sales process and address
• Follow-up on cancelled contracts
• Implement and manage strategic initiatives to ensure that annual growth targets are met and ideally exceeded to increase the company’s market share
• Achieve Monthly Sales Budgets by implementing and maintaining a marketing and sales strategy.

Marketing:

• Identifying new growth opportunities by market segments
• Using the full marketing mix for the company’s marketing communications
• Promote sister companies – Steiner Hygiene, TopTurf, etc.

Reporting:

• Provide a comprehensive sales and marketing report on a weekly and monthly basis

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
The Applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Sales/Business Development/Marketing
• Matric (Senior Certificate)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Min 3 Years’ Solid Experience In Business Development & Best Practices within the Sales Environment
• Strong Sales & Marketing Knowledge (Ideally In The Services Industry)
• MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability & Desire To Sell
• Result Oriented
• Attention To Detail
• Stress Tolerant
• Excellent Written Communication
• Team Leadership
• People & Task Orientated
• Assertiveness
• Action Orientated
• Customer/Client Focused
• Negotiation Skills
• Interactive Reasoning
• Planning & Scheduling
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Good Listening Skills
• Excellent Oral Communication
• Creative & Innovative

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Job Purpose

• To effectively manage and control all stock-related activities within the warehouse, ensuring accurate stock levels, timely procurement of stock, efficient stock issuance, and strong supplier management. The Stock Controller is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, supervising the Storeman, and ensuring that operational requirements are met through proactive stock planning and control and provide any ad-hoc support to the Senior Financial Administrator (SFA).

Key Responsibilities :

Stock Management and Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock levels are aligned with operational requirements.
• Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts, and monthly stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, variances, and shortages.
• Monitor stock movement and ensure proper stock rotation practices are followed.
• Maintain accurate records of all stock receipts, transfers, returns, and issues.

Procurement and Purchase Orders

• Generate and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procurement procedures.
• Ensure stock orders are placed timeously to prevent stock shortages and operational disruptions.
• Monitor lead times and track outstanding orders.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is accurately completed and filed.

Supplier Management

• Liaise with suppliers regarding quotations, orders, deliveries, and stock availability.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and delayed deliveries.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and discrepancies promptly.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable service delivery.

Warehouse Management

• Ensure the warehouse is maintained in a clean, organised, safe, and secure condition.
• Monitor storage practices and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Ensure stock is correctly labelled, stored, and easily accessible.
• Control access to the warehouse and safeguard company assets.

Stock Issuing and Distribution

• Issue stock and consumables to operational teams according to approved requisitions.
• Maintain accurate records of all stock issues and usage.
• Ensure stock issuance procedures are followed consistently.
• Monitor stock consumption trends and provide recommendations for replenishment.

Supervision of Storeman

• Supervise and guide the Storeman in daily warehouse activities.
• Allocate duties and monitor performance to ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
• Provide training and support on stock control procedures and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Reporting and Administration

• Prepare weekly and monthly stock reports for management.
• Report on stock variances, slow-moving stock, and stock shortages.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and inventory records.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting stock requirements.
• Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Senior Financial Administrator.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Optional - Certificate or Diploma in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in stock control, warehouse management, or inventory management.
• Experience working with procurement processes and purchase order systems.
• Experience supervising warehouse personnel or store staff.
• Experience within a facilities management, contract cleaning, or service environment will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Inventory and stock control knowledge.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and supplier management skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and team supervision skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy levels maintained above target.
• Stock shortages and stock-outs minimised.
• Purchase orders processed within required timelines.
• On-time delivery performance from suppliers.
• Accurate and timely completion of stock counts and reports.
• Effective warehouse organisation and compliance.
• Successful supervision and performance management of the Storeman.