Area Manager - Agrochemicals

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001561/JP

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Nelspruit, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

An established international manufacturer and distributor of agrochemicals is seeking the above to be responsible for continuously managing and expanding markets, driving sales growth, supporting operations, and building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure business success.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant tertiary degree in Agriculture, Marketing, or Business Management
Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in an agricultural environment
Strong understanding of marketing, administration, and pricing
In-depth knowledge of agricultural pesticide products
Commercial orientation with a keen eye for identifying new market opportunities
Strong decision-making, persuasion, and service orientation skills
Excellent social perceptiveness and customer engagement skills
Ability to manage own tasks and meet strict deadlines

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and growing existing markets while developing new ones.
Monitoring market conditions and consumer behaviour.
Analyzing competitor strategies to retain market share.
Achieving set sales and margin targets per region.
Providing accurate monthly forecasts via JDA.
Maintaining healthy regional inventory.
Adjusting rolling forecasts to ensure accuracy over time.
Developing business plans and local market forecasts.
Building relationships with distributors, customers, and suppliers.
Conducting cost analyses and negotiating service agreements.
Supporting inventory management.
Building and maintaining customer loyalty.
Supporting field agents and attending market events.
Driving new business through agent and distributor collaboration.
Assisting with production planning, deliveries, stock control, and debtors.
Providing technical support and training to stakeholders.
Supporting product development and field trials.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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