Agricultural Sales Manager

 

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

2674047067

Date posted:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a specialist chemical supplier to the agricultural sector, is seeking to employ an experienced Agricultural Sales Manager in Port Elizabeth.

Must be passionate about bio-products, sustainable soils and crop health, and the integration of bio programs into farm practice.

 

Requirements :

  • MSC in agriculture; with majors in either entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, or crops (crop protection)
  • AVCASA qualification is preferable
  • At least 10 to 15 years experience in the agricultural sector – as a chemical sales manager, technical sales manager, product development manager, or in the research & development department.
  • Must be able to work with science, research and field data and be able convert this into sales and marketing tools.
  • A working knowledge of product and market development in the crop and horticulture space
  • An understanding and working knowledge of the chemical regulatory world of agriculture.
  • Must have a working knowledge of new and relevant agri tech methods, and crop monitoring systems.
  • A working knowledge of the agri chemical, fertilizer or biological markets.
  • A passion for sustainability.
  • Agric contacts / network in Eastern Cape would be an advantage.
  • Must be client focused and solutions driven.
  • Must be able to adapt programs and products according to client or crop needs and farming practice.
  • A broad understanding of crop and soil health.
  • Must be able to work directly with farmers and assist agents at different levels of technical expertise.
  • Must be able to convert cost and crop advantages and yield increases into Rands and adapt programs so the farmer always saves cost.
  • Extensive travel is required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

 

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