VACANCY:

BUYING REPRESENTATIVE

Scrap Metal Company based in Epping is searching for a vibrant, energetic, hard-working, results-driven, honest & reliable individual to join the Commercial Buying Department. The candidate will be required to service areas in the Western Cape and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities will include, but is not limited to:

-         Promote and present company image to new and existing customers

-         Quoting existing and potential clients

-         Maintain and update customer data base

-         Increase existing customer base

-         Ensure customer is aware of correct grading of material

-         Negotiate prices within certain guidelines and agree on the correct quality

-         Meet targets and achieve set goals

-         Maintain excellent customer service

-         Identify and resolve customer concerns

-         Coordinate company staff and transport for collections

-         Prepare and update status reports

-         Communicate with Superior

 

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

 

-         Strong interpersonal and communication skills

-         5 years work experience in the similar position

-         Excellent knowledge of Ferrous and Non-ferrous (Training is offered)

-         Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with strong numerical and literacy skills

-         Must be computer literate in Word, Excel and Microsoft office

-         Must be able to work independently as well as in a team

-         Must take initiative and ownership for their work

-         Own transport is essential (a vehicle allowance will be provided)

-         Unendorsed Code 8 driver's license a must

-         Must have an engaging yet strong personality

 

Type

Permanent after a probation period

Benefits include

Provident fund (savings and risk)

Hospital plan - Discovery Health

Car Allowance

Standard hours

08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday

08:00 - 16:00 Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience

Role reports to:

Branch Manager

Interested applicants are required to forward their CV with a motivational letter to octavia@sametal.co.za no later than 16h00 on Wednesday, 30 November 2011. Please quote this reference number: BUY-NOV/2011 in the subject line.

 

We regret that we cannot contact all applicants regarding their status. Should you not be contacted by us within 14 days from the date of your submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.