Product Manager Gauteng

*Reference: PS009626-VL-2* A well-established and leading raw material chemical company requires the above to manage their key accounts and suppliers within the personal care and pharma markets. *Minimum requirements for the role:* * Tertiary qualification, ideally a sciences or related qualification or COSCHEM Diploma, or previous sales experience selling chemical raw materials into the personal care and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries or related industries is preferred the role. * Previous experience having managed key accounts and principals within any of the chemical raw material industry is pref. * The company is also happy to consider looking at employing an internal sales or technical person who is keen to move into a sales / key account management role managing customers within the personal care and pharma industries. * The successful candidate must have good communication and computer skills. *The successful candidate will be responsible for:* * Managing key accounts and suppliers and product sourcing. * Ensuring that stock levels are enough for customers’ orders and forecasts. * Managing and handling all customer queries. * Ensuring that monthly and quarterly budgets are met. * Preparing presentations on specific products and presenting them to customer panels. * Ensuring that orders are delivered according to requirements. * Assisting customers with new product development and technical support. * Reporting to principal suppliers regarding opportunities that have been identified. * Forecasting, budgets and costings of products and product range. * Visiting and attending trade shows, and principal supplier visits for training and relationship development. *Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.* R