Steel Sales Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION – STEEL SALES REPRESENTATIVE (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Douala
Sector: Mass Distribution & Steel Products
Experience: 3 to 5 years in steel product sales in Cameroon
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (CDD)

1. Job Overview
As part of the expansion of its steel product sales activities, our client is seeking an experienced Steel Sales Representative.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and building loyalty within a client portfolio across the construction, industrial, metal fabrication, and specialized distributor sectors.
The ideal candidate has a perfect command of the steel products available on the local market as well as the needs of professional clients.

2. Main Responsibilities
A. Business Development
- Prospect for new clients: construction companies, metal fabrication workshops, hardware stores, industrial companies.
- Identify and qualify sales opportunities.
- Promote the various steel product ranges offered by the company: reinforcing bars, sheets, beams, tubes, profiles, bars, etc.

B. Client Management and Follow-up
- Manage a portfolio of existing clients and maintain long-term relationships.
- Provide technical advice tailored to client needs (dimensions, strength, applications).
- Prepare quotes, track orders, and ensure customer satisfaction.

C. Negotiation & Objectives
- Negotiate prices, sales terms, and delivery deadlines.
- Achieve the monthly and annual sales targets set by Management.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

D. Internal Coordination & Reporting
- Collaborate closely with logistics, warehouse, and accounting teams to ensure operational smoothness.
- Perform regular reporting: client visits, forecasts, achieved sales, identified needs.
- Represent the company at B2B events, trade shows, or professional meetings.

3. Required Profile
Experience
- Mandatory 3 to 5 years of experience in steel product or construction material sales in Cameroon.
- Good understanding of the local market: pricing, standards, competition, user sectors.

Education
- Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Management, or equivalent.

Technical Skills
- Mastery of sales and negotiation techniques.
- Strong technical knowledge of steel products (measurements, steel types, strength, standards).
- Ability to analyze clients' technical needs and propose adequate solutions.
- Proficiency in IT tools: Excel, WhatsApp Business, quoting software (if applicable).

Behavioral Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Organizational skills and autonomy.
- Results-oriented and ability to work under pressure.
- Integrity, responsiveness, and rigor.

To Apply: Send your updated CV to: cmr.adminhr@saasab2e.com with subject title S.S REPRESENTATIVE