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Job Description

The purpose of the role is to select and purchase products locally to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock to meet its requirements. The aim is to deliver value to our customers through high quality, readily available products that supports and facilitates sustainable growth.

Assistant Buyer responsibilities:

• Working with and assisting the Senior Buyer
• Making reasonable choices with the ordering of products
• Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers
• Negotiating well with suppliers to get the best deals on products
• Tracking products and ensuring timely delivery
• Monitoring inventory
• Creating reports on budgets, sales, etc.

Role requirements:

• Matric/NQF4 or equivalent
• 1-2 years relevant experience as a junior buyer
• Netsuite knowledge preferred
• Relevant industry experience advantageous
• Able to handle inventory/stocks
• Competent Professional business written and verbal communications skills. The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively within the company.
• Good numeracy skills
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient at MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook

Personal Competencies:

• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Disciplined Approach by being Punctual, Strong Attendance Record,
• Attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• An ability to be responsive to supplier and internal client requests
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• A creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
• Self-motivated - Meet and exceed all that is required of you in your job.

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Job Description

This role works closely with the Senior Key Accounts Manager to grow and promote the sale of Rubicon products and fulfil a supporting role for the Senior Key Accounts Manager to prepare quotes, sales orders, delivery schedules, and all duties thereof

Sales Support Consultants responsibilities:

• Fulfill support functions to Senior Key Accounts Manager and their duties
• Manage and interpret customer requirements – speaking with clients to understand, anticipate, and meet their needs both electronically and via telephonic communication
• Prepare Quotes, Sales Orders, and Requisitions. Follow up on quotes, sales orders, and backorder reports
• Maintain awareness of pertinent client information, payment performance; communicate all client information that may affect company decisions to appropriate departments as required
• Schedule regular calls to customers 
• Develop profitable and sustainable sales growth through engagement with current and potential customers within the assigned sales region 
• Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards 
• Close and grow sales through professional communication and interaction with current and potential customers and provide exemplary customer service throughout the sales cycle 
• Strive to meet and exceed sales goals as assigned by the Division Head of Energy 
• Collect and maintain information on the accounts, organization, budget, and preferences of current and potential customers; Be well versed in the customer’s problems and goals 
• Research sources for developing prospective customers for information to determine their potential 
• Establish and maintain productive, long term professional relationships with decision-makers at customer organizations and create action plans for follow-up; Key accounts could require monthly / weekly follow-up's
• Expand market awareness of our products and our industry experience by communicating features and benefits of our products and services effectively 

Role requirements are:

• At Minimum a Matric/NQF4 equivalent
• Proven track record of at least 2-5 yrs as a Key Account Manager, Sales Support Consultant
• Engineering technical sales support background an advantage
• Relevant industry experience and knowledge will be an advantage
• Computer literate with knowledge of NetSuite Oracle ERP
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Presentable and professional
• Driver's Licence and own vehicle (preferred)

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Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for processing payments, allocating funds to orders, coordinating stock orders, and ensuring smooth order fulfilment.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a customer-centric approach.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process payments received via various channels, including PayGate.
• Allocate payments accurately to the respective orders.
• Conduct regular checks to reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Proactively follow up on open orders for collection, delivery, or courier.
• Coordinate with teams to request stock orders for new sales orders as well as back orders.
• Monitor and follow up on open stock orders for timely fulfilment.
• Resolve queries related to stock orders promptly.
• Allocate stock to sales orders accurately and replenish any incorrect allocations.
• Liaise with courier services to arrange shipments and resolve related queries.

Requirements

• Matric/NQF 4 equivalent required (relevant Tertiary qualification an advantage)
• 2+ years experience in e-commerce payment processing or order coordination.
• Proficiency in using e-commerce platforms and payment gateways.
• Experience within the Renewables Solar industry highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and order fulfilment processes.

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Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for processing payments, allocating funds to orders, coordinating stock orders, and ensuring smooth order fulfilment.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a customer-centric approach.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process payments received via various channels, including PayGate.
• Allocate payments accurately to the respective orders.
• Conduct regular checks to reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Proactively follow up on open orders for collection, delivery, or courier.
• Coordinate with teams to request stock orders for new sales orders as well as back orders.
• Monitor and follow up on open stock orders for timely fulfilment.
• Resolve queries related to stock orders promptly.
• Allocate stock to sales orders accurately and replenish any incorrect allocations.
• Liaise with courier services to arrange shipments and resolve related queries.

Requirements

• Matric/NQF 4 equivalent required (relevant Tertiary qualification an advantage)
• 2+ years experience in e-commerce payment processing or order coordination.
• Proficiency in using e-commerce platforms and payment gateways.
• Experience within the Renewables Solar industry highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and order fulfilment processes.

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Primary Objective: 

The CPPM will lead the establishment and growth of the Control Panel division, overseeing all operational facets including business development, sales, order processing, logistics, and administration.

Key Responsibilities: Business Development

• Initiate and cultivate a customer base within South Africa's Industrial Automation Division.
• Initially, the CPPM will handle all external sales interactions and relationship management.
• Responsibilities encompass customer visits, relationship building, lead generation, order management, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
• Utilize the company CRM effectively.
• Organize customer marketing events and training sessions.
• Conduct market research and actively participate in sales and strategy meetings.
• Collaborate with other Rubicon group entities to explore joint business opportunities.

Supplier Interaction and Stock Management

• Maintain supplier relationships and define sales channels.
• Address account issues, warranty claims, and product interactions.
• Set stock levels in alignment with regional growth plans and market requirements.

Corporate Governance

• Engage with senior staff to ensure compliance with administrative and corporate governance standards.

Logistics and Administration

• Ensure seamless administrative and logistical operations.
• Manage order processing and implement systems for accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSc)/NQF7.
• Electrical Qualification advantageous.
• 5+ years of industry experience in technical product sales and systems.
• Proficiency in customer relationship management.

Skills & Knowledge

• Expertise in Industrial Automation Control Panels.
• Financial literacy for project budgeting and costing.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator with strategic prowess.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
• Engages stakeholders to drive business requirements.
• Disciplined, punctual, and reliable.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Creative problem solver.
• Demonstrates independence and accountability.
• Solution-oriented and assertive.