ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST

Do you have the successful traits of a world class technical sales advisor? JANSEN is the world’s leading architectural steel systems manufacturer, and we need motivated ambassadors for distribution here in South Africa. Typical applications are Doors, windows, and facades, for luxury residential, commercial fire, and security.

Are you bored or not challenged enough in your current position?

Do you want to talk about your passion with some of the biggest professionals in the industry?

If so, this job is for you!

Jansen By M2G, a branch of the world leading Swiss based company specialising in steel architecture for windows, doors and facades, is looking for 2 technical sales people, one for the Western Cape area and one for the Gauteng area.

The scope of work is in line with the objectives agreed upon with the sales management. The job holder will work closely with the design department of Jansen By M2G.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: TECHNICAL SALES (ON AND OFF SITE)

Department: SALES

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

Superior: TECHNICAL HOD

Senior Superior: GENERAL MANAGER

CANDIDATE PROFILE

–        Architectural technologist, Project Manager, or Draughtsman.

–        Proficiency in CAD drawing and estimating software           

–        High technical skills

–        Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – (French and other languages would be an advantage)

–        Effective time management skills

–        Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges

–        Proactive, enthusiastic and efficient

–        Strong passion and interest in the built environment sector

–        Experience in the façade or fenestration sector

–        Valid driver’s license and preferably own transport

–        Up-to-date passport for potential training in Europe

–        No mobility constraints for national and border country business trips

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Jobholder is responsible for the introduction, installation and advancement of the South African market for JANSEN steel systems for windows, doors and facades.

Your contacts will mainly be metalworkers, architects, builders, property developers, …

The responsibilities will be defined as per agreed targets, jointly agreed with the Sales Management. The jobholder works closely with the Design & Technical Dept and our partners Metalworkers.

A tertiary or experiential qualification is required, in Architecture, the Building Industry, or estimating experience in fenestration and/or facades.  

TASKS/ FUNCTIONS

Customer Consulting 

·        Specialist and technical consulting to customer (architects, metalworkers, homeowners, contractors) 

·        Visiting metalworkers and maintaining relationships.

·        Approach new metalworkers to promote the products and services offered by the company and to sign new partnerships (accreditation)

·        Specialist support to metalworkers for optimization of production flows, in cooperation with the Technical Support Jansen AG.

·        Development of technical construction proposals by using CAD drawing software, in cooperation with the Technical Support Jansen AG. 

·        Technical support and material calculations of customer’s projects.

·        Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

Various tasks 

Training: 

·        Presentations for architects, metalworker, planner in co-operation with Technical Manager. 

·        Support in creating training presentations and documents. 

Administration: 

·        Support of general office work. 

·        Maintaining leads, customers and projects database. 

·        Providing weekly / monthly reports for the purpose of business analytics. 

Support: 

·        Support for fairs, events etc. 

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Compliance to the guidelines of the Employee Handbook. 

Responsible to observe all norms and construction regulations in South Africa. 

PACKAGE

Basic salary/ Transport allowance/ Housing allowance/ very attractive commission

Laptop provided