Marketer (Timber) at TWK Agri

Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify Market needs for Timber (Mining Timber, Pulpwood and Saw timber)
• Research, study and asses current market
• Analyze competitors’ products and market
• Create appropriate marketing strategies for timber
• Coordinate with internal marketing, sales and accounts receivable department
• Provide appropriate consultancy services to customers to enhance timber sales
• Find prospective customers/clients and new target segment 
• Process customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring the clients approval
• Up-sell and cross-sell timber products or services to existing customers which will also include TWK operations in ESwatini and their relevant markets
• Contact prospective customers and provide them with information on the company and the timber products/services provided
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external parties
• Assist with client queries and problems
• Liase with all markets to ensure orders and quality is acceptable
• Liase with all Timber mills to ensure raw material production requirements is available 
• Ensure monthly and quarterly forecasts for timber mills is provided 
• Liase with and arrange transport for timber products to markets
• Fire duty during fire season
• Be prepared work after hours if and when necessary

Qualifications and Skills

• National Diploma in Forestry
• Minimum of 5 years’ forestry experience
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• Be prepared to work outdoors most of the day
• Speak English and Afrikaans fluently
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer Service Experience