Regional Manager - Fertiliser
Mayfly Agri
Monday, 16 May 2022
1
Professions - Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist
Pietermaritzburg
FULL TIME
Job Summary
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelors’ Degree in Agriculture or similar
- Minimum 5 years sales/commercial management experience in agriculture is essential
- Fertiliser knowledge would be of great advantage
- Must have knowledge and experience in the assigned region
- Proven oral, written, telephone and presentation skills will be required
- Must be computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programmes and knowledge of CRM system would be an added advantage
- Good communication skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, will be required
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel in the assigned region
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Achieving the Region’s revenue and profitability for the companies’ products as they are sold within the region.
- Establishing an environment and foundation for future sales growth and business development.
- Training and mentoring sales representatives to sell value and solutions to the customers.
- Developing and creating new ideas, systems, and relationships for the success of the company.
- Analysing information and evaluating results in order to make the best decision in solving problems to provide direction, support and assistance to the region.
- Encouraging and building team spirit among staff, bringing about mutual respect and cooperation.
- Identifying new opportunities and exploiting them to the benefit of the company.
- Attending and presenting at farmers’ days and study groups.
- Directing the selling activities within the Region, inclusive of resource deployment and customer interactions.
- Responsible for the Region’s forecasting and sales tracking.
- Creating a vision for the region and developing and adhering to a business plan to attain this vision.
- Evaluating market trends and gathering competitive information, identifying trends that affect current and future growth of regional sales and profitability.
- Assisting in special projects as assigned.
Salary package is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
