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Sales Representative (Raw Chemicals, Solvents, Fue

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You will be responsible for promoting the sales of products and services that will benefit the company. Establish credibility through communication in a manner that will optimise market hare and improve the companys profitability. New business is the key focus are of this role and is fundamental to the future success of the company and the position.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Focus initial time and effort understanding the company profitability model and product costingsImplement the annual marketing strategy and planDevelop an annual sales and promotion programme specifically aimed at the solvents and chemicals markets in Johannesburg and the surrounding areasNegotiate all contracts with prospective clients to ensure optimisation of companys profitabilityEstablish and achieve profitable sales and increase market share through focussed sales effortsGrow and develop new sales for the company by frequent visits to potential new clients with a structured call factor programme, this should include calls that have a purpose to produce sales and increase margins, calls that systematically tick off the various players in the market, calls that lead to finished product sales, calls that lead to development and increase of certain brands, calls that lead to bulk selling of bulk volumes of productsRespond to any customer complaintsAnswer customer questions about credit terms, products, prices and availabilityCollect outstanding credit and cash sales and manage debt, although this an admin function this would be part of the role should assistance with late payments be requiredHandle ad hoc communications with new and existing customers when requiredAnalyse sales figures and prepare weekly and monthly sales graphs and reportsMonitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and delivery schedulesRecommend changes in products, pricing and services by evaluating results and competitive developmentsThese duties and responsibilities are not definitive and should include all aspects of sales and marketing to new and existing clients. CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: You will need Strong sales ability and exceptional communication skills, with a focus on customer excellence.In-depth understanding of the target market, including technical knowledge of solvents, chemicals, and competitor products.Proven ability to develop a network of contacts and build strong customer relationships.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle customer complaints effectively.Self-motivated, able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining professi https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/S/Sales-Representative-Raw-Chemicals-Solvents-Fuel-1252776-Job-Search-01-16-2026-10-26-09-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Cape Town, onsite.The Data Scientist will enhance, maintain, and evolve the analytical and optimisation models used to drive product assortment decisionsincluding substitution logic, leftover-stock (carcass) balancing, and fraud-related anomaly detection.This is a highly analytical, process-driven role suited to someone with a strong quantitative foundation, ideally with engineering or operational research training, and a mindset geared toward optimisation, efficiency, and continual improvement.The team values sharp talentindividuals who are switched on, curious, and intellectually agile.Key ResponsibilitiesStore Clustering & Assortment OptimisationEnhance and maintain clustering models that group stores based on department-level similarities.Analyse department attributes across stores to determine optimal product allocations.Develop data-driven insights into customer needs to improve assortment effectiveness.Substitution Logic & Customer Need ModellingBuild and refine models that calculate substitution scoresidentifying alternative products when preferred items are unavailable.Support decision-making about which substitutes can be routed to which stores based on demand patterns.Carcass Balancing (Leftover Stock Optimisation)Analyse leftover stock and determine optimal redistribution strategies across stores.Build optimisation algorithms to minimise waste and maximise stock clearance efficiency.Audit, Controls & Fraud DetectionIdentify outliers, unusual patterns, and potential fraud within assortment and clustering processes.Contribute to automated audit mechanisms and anomaly detection models.Model Improvement & Operational ExcellenceWork with complex existing models and enhance them for improved accuracy and speed.Apply engineering thinking to streamline processes, improve throughput, and increase operational reliability.Work closely with the business to validate outputs and translate technical findings into practical actions.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with teams across merchandising, supply chain, planning, and analytics.Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Participate in experimentation, A/B testing, and continuous improvement cycles.QualificationsBachelors or masters degree in:Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Operations, etc.) strongly preferredOperational ResearchData Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent quantitative fieldhttps://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/D/Data-Scientist-1252717-Job-Search-1-16-2026-11-01-40-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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