Vacancies Available at AkzoNobel

Key Accountabilities

1. Build solid relationships

• Develop and maintain a relationship with Architects, Managing Agents, Quantity Surveyors and Interior Designers
• To source new business through a process of specification up to point of sale
• Direct contact with customers in the field, representing AkzoNobel in a professional manner

2. Specifications

• Write specifications for the specifying customers within an agreed time frame
• Focus on projects as per defined project criteria
• Monthly Reporting against agreed standards

3. Project Tracking

• Effective project tracking and reporting on project pipelines / leads, tracking project during and post painting phase
• Aggressively drive and follow up on leads generated by lead provider companies
• Regular meetings with lead provider companies
• Sales administration - maintaining updated Call Reports, Customer Contact Sheets and Customer Files

Experience

• The successful candidate should be in possession of a relevant National Diploma (ideally in Sales and Marketing). University degree will be additional advantage
• Relevant experience in a FMCG or architectural environment
• In addition the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of MS Office Packages
• Ability to develop new business and to build relationships with clients
• Candidates who lack formal qualifications, but have the necessary experience, skills and knowledge in the required competencies may also be considered.

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Key Accountabilities

• To Deliver Competitive Growth by developing sustainable business relationships.       
• To Grow Value Share by creating market awareness on Dulux products and services; increasing number of technical specifications written; continuous tracking of projects; lead follow ups and ensuring project conversion rate is maintained.
• Improve Operational Efficiency by focusing on no market share customers          
• Conduct Building Surveys and Inspections.
• Provide colour guidance and assistance.
• Support to Sales Team and other functional departments

Experience

• Education: Minimum Grade 12 / Level 4 qualification. Ideally a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years sales experience within the FMCG/ Coatings/ Architectural environment.
• Specification experience in Paints or construction material.
• Ability to develop excellent customer relationships.
• Ability to use market/customer insights to drive a market leading position.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Paint/coatings knowledge.
• Excellent Computer skills.
• Self-motivated.

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Key Accountabilities

1. Supervise the dispatch of goods and Point of Sales Material

• Ensure quality of dispatched goods, investigate shortages, optimize route and delivery schedules as well as optimize work area arrangements

2. Maintain the accuracy of stock holding

• Monitor deviations and take corrective action. Control non-operational stock and ensure compliance with stock cycle program

3. Check bin locations and their state

• Ensure stock in saleable condition and secure bin replenishment

4. Record damaged and spilled stocks

• Address record keeping and stock adjustments

5. Receive goods

• Receive and process stock from DC's and external suppliers. Manage holding areas, goods received & returned in accordance with proper systems & processes including documentation. Receive consignment stock

6. Supervision of Staff

• In accordance with company standards and requirements including IR and L&D

7. Outbound processing and work allocation management

• Optimize work allocation, ensure operator picking and invoicing schedules are maintained in accordance with deadlines. Ensure handover of deliveries to local transporters. Supervise checking processes and safeguard scanner performance

8. Loading

• Oversee the loading and offloading of all line haul vehicles. Transporter liaison and completion of seal manifest. Ensure TAT compliance

9. Compliance

• To ISO 9001 / 14001 quality / environmental management systems & corporate Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) management system

Experience

• Minimum Matric with a National Diploma / Certificate in Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics / Supply Chain. A university degree will be preferred
• Relevant experience in warehouse operations environment in a supervisory role
• Driver’s, Forklift and High-Rise license are necessary as well as an understanding of relevant Warehousing and Road Traffic legislation 
• Sound knowledge and experience in working with SAP, WMS and the use of MS office is a pre-requisite 
• Must be able to supervise, mentor and lead staff