National Crop Nutrition Sales Manager - CPT

SUMMARY:
DUR002105 – NATIONAL CROP NUTRITION SALES MANAGER (CAPE TOWN)
 
Purpose of the Job:
This global plant nutrition and bio-stimulants company requires a National Sales Manager to develop and grow the company’s market share, brand awareness and business relationships within the commercial agricultural sector.
 
Required Qualifications & Experience

1. B Sc Agric – Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Pathology, Soil Science or similar.
2. At least 3 years of plant nutrition sales experience in a reputable commercial company.
3. Must be familiar with Western Cape crops & the commercial farming community.
4. A high degree of computer literacy.
5. Fluency in Afrikaans essential.

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience:

1. Sales - develop and implement strategy.
2. Business relationships - develop & build relationships with distributors and farmers.
3. Finances – budgeting, monitoring, & controlling sales performance & variances.
4. Supply chain – manage & control stock, transport, logistics & distribution.
5. Technical research & innovation – stay abreast of recent & relevant technology.
6. Competitor research – stay abreast of competitor pricing & activities.
7. Commercial analysis – data & market share analysis & trends.
8. New business – identifying opportunities & aggressively growing market share.

1. High ethics & integrity.
2. Strong people skills – can relate well to farmers, distributors & global team.
3. Persuasive & influential.
4. Energetic & ambitious.
5. Competitive – enjoys a challenge.
6. Resilient – will soldier on through difficult challenges.
7. Outstanding communication skills – written & verbal.
8. Passionate about agriculture.

1. An email motivating how you meet the criteria specified above.
2. Your CV attached to your email