Executive II - Concrete Technologist (D) (Civil Engineer), Mumbai

Job Description:

Exec II – Concrete Technologist (Mumbai):

Min exp – 4 Yrs

Max age - 32

Exp in Concrete products + In Technologist role (No Sales exp)

Candidate currently residing in Mumbai.

Job Title Concrete Technologist

Department Project Sales

Reporting to Area Manager – Project Sales (Admixtures)

Role Description

The position is that of frontline technologist who is specialized in concrete. The objective of the role is to support overall business objectives by conducting trials in prospective sites and taking primary responsibility to convert the sales lead by providing technical solutions to clients. The role would involve extensive travel to sites. The incumbent would also be responsible for growth and penetration of admixtures products in project sales segments in defined geography through lead conversions and building relationship with various stake holders like RMCs and contractors.

Primary Responsibilities

Business objectives 

·         Conduct site level customization to admixture formulations to meet the performance requirements of client.
·         Test the above formulations for the desired test parameters.
·         Prepare samples of the finalized formulations to the client for their evaluation. 

Technical Assistance 

·         Formulating specialized concrete designs like self compacting concrete, precast concrete etc.
·         Provide technical assistance pre and post sales at the project sites related to Admixtures products
·         Undertake on-site sampling for Admixture products to build customer confidence

Market Development

·         Build long term relationship with the identified set of stakeholders through on-site assistance
·         Build relationship with the site QA/QC In charge to generate business

Market Intelligence

·         Successful site conversions post sampling
·         Pre sales and post sales technical support and query resolution
 
 ·         Collection and Analysis of samples of competition products to drive improvements in our products
·         Assist Marketing function in conducting product trials and building inferences on APL product strength vis-à-vis products in the market
·         Identify non-APL business stakeholders and take measures to convert to APL account through product demonstration initiatives
·         Integrate with Research and Technology function for new product development based on feedback of product trends in the market

Key Interactions

Internal Marketing, Research and Technology, Project Sales, Services and Retail team
External Dealers, Applicators, Contractors, Builders, Architects, Consultants, Engineers, Government agencies, RMCs

Role Requirements / Specifications

Qualifications Essential

·         B.E / B. Tech (Civil) from Tier III/IV Engineering institutes;
·         Other graduation qualifications to be considered only in cases where relevant experience is found suitable

·         Minimum of 50% marks throughout education without any backlogs
·         Graduation must be through a full time course

Desired

·        Course on Advanced Concrete Technology

Previous Experience

Desired

• 4 years for C/C1) preferable in RMC/ Admixture companies

Functional Competencies

·         Civil Construction knowledge
·         Product knowledge on concrete and admixtures

Behavioral Competencies

·         Drive to meet customer requirements
·         Influencing and Persuasion skills
·         Communication skills- verbal and written

Additional Requirements

·         Role involves visiting project sites which requires extensive travelling  
·         Applicant should be mobile pan India as the said role is transferrable in nature.
·         Proficiency with MS – Office, in particular MS – Excel is mandatory.
·         Age to be less than 32