Job Summary
IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES, THEN THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU:
If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and have a strategic mindset, this could be your perfect fit!
We’re looking for someone who excels in:- Results Orientation
- Strategic Insight
- Customer Focus
- Negotiation & Cooperation
- Planning & Directing
- Analytical Thinking
THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE ARE:
- Educational Qualification: Minimum of Matric, AND a diploma/degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a Design-related field, WITH at least 3 years experience in a solution-based sales or marketing environment.
- Industry Experience: Demonstrated expertise in the building and construction industry, particularly in interior finishes (interior dry work).
- Relationship Building & Influencing Skills: A proven ability to build and sustain relationships with key influencers in the specification value chain, such as architects, contractors, and designers.
- Presentation & Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical product details to various stakeholders and large groups.
- Additional Requirements: Clear criminal record and valid drivers licence
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
SPECIFICATION STRATEGY DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION:
- Develop and continuously improve the Specification Strategy to create brand awareness and increase market reach.
- Design innovative frameworks and processes to convert data into valuable intelligence and improve operational efficiency.
- Implement Scorecards to measure the success of specification activities and track market opportunities and share.
LEADING AND MANAGING THE SPECIFICATION TEAM:- Lead, coach, and direct the Specification Team to ensure understanding of the company's value proposition and strategic goals.
- Foster relationships with industry service providers, key influencers, and decision-makers.
- Manage the specification criteria in the Salesforce CRM platform and ensure all activities align with best practices.
CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:- Build strong relationships with Architects, Designers, Property Developers, Contractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Facilitate engagement with clients to drive specification opportunities for the company's decorative offerings.
- Lead the communication of technical aspects of products and sustainability to key stakeholders.
BRAND COMMUNICATION & EVENTS:- Ensure alignment with the Brand and Communication Strategy through targeted events and initiatives, such as CPD Architect events and industry seminars.
- Provide regular reports and updates to management on specification activities and market developments.
DECOR COLLECTION MANAGEMENT:- Play a key role in the selection and evaluation of new decor and finishes, ensuring they meet market demands and align with industry trends.
- Collaborate with global teams to drive synergies and ensure consistency in product offerings.
MINT KULCA
2018
Building 3, Parc du Cap, Cnr or Durban and Mispel Roads, Bellville, Cape Town
10-30
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About
MINT KULCA believes in building awesome companies - one culture at a time, and in doing so changing the business world.
We offer our clients products and facilitation processes that make aligning values that support strategy significantly easier and faster.
We live in a time where big brands do not necessarily attract the top talent but the right culture does, people want to work where they are part of a higher purpose.
Employees who are connected to a personally meaningful purpose report being more motivated, engaged, empowered and satisfied with their work.
We believe every person has the right to work in a culture that they can connect to - we call it KULCA