Robert Walters Current Recruitment (July 2017)

Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy.
Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today.
Over the last 30 years, the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 25 countries and employ over 2,900 people. It’s a powerful success story built on the strength of our people.

Brand Leading Supplier seeks an enthusiastic, highly qualified, Technical Sales Manager to join their West Africa Team. Individual to be based in Ghana, however, Fluency in French is a Must!

Description

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager (329370/001) Ghana

Key Responsibilities for the Technical Sales Manager:

• Develop and maintain a close technical / engineering relationship with key clientele.
• Mine site Audit, give the best recommendation for site maintenance and the product to be used.
• TKPH calculation
• Upload end-users profile details and performance data on management system
• Analyze tires performance issues, and inspect claim tires.
• Build and develop Distributor technical teams.
• Perform training to end-users & distributor teams, both in class and hands on at the site.
• Interface with Marketing, Sales, and Development.
• To create factual performance data through regular site surveys, weight and temperature studies when needed
• Continually update the technical data for each assigned mine through a designated report.  This report will be sent to development, sales, and marketing.
• Write NPD’s, PIR, etc. when required for improved performance when the company does not have the right fit for the requirement or when mine profile changes.
• Arrange for the viewing and inspection of all products.
• Identify, coordinate and collate data from tire performance issues for the region and report to development.
• Train all mine personnel on applications and maintenance of products.
• Conduct market analyses, including market trends, unit market forecasts, competitor activity and opportunities.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Experience working with product service/warranties.
• Sound understanding of targeting mines across West Africa.
• Self-motivated.
• Customer service oriented.
• Team Player.
• Ability to interact professionally with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions.
• Competent in use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess sound communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Possess organizational skills with the ability to assess, priorities and handle many tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Fluent in English and French.

Should you feel your skills and expertise match the above job description, please feel free to send through your CV.