SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
A well-established organisation in the animal nutrition and feed manufacturing sector is seeking a highly capable Regional Sales Manager to oversee and grow their commercial activities within the KwaZulu-Natal region. This role is suited to an experienced sales leader with strong technical knowledge in animal production and feed management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a regional team of Technical Advisors.
- Drive sales growth, market penetration, and customer retention across KZN.
- Develop and execute regional sales and marketing strategies.
- Manage customer pricing, margins, forecasting, and regional budgets.
- Build strong relationships with farmers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
- Oversee customer satisfaction, assist with technical support, and conduct on-farm visits when required.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Support recruitment, training, and development within the sales and technical team.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities within the region.
- Provide regular reporting and contribute to strategic planning.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or Animal Production.
- Minimum 5 years’ managerial experience within a commercial, agri, or technical environment.
- Previous experience in technical sales, feed milling, formulation, or farm consultancy.
- Experience within the animal feed manufacturing or broader livestock production environment.
- Strong understanding of ruminant and/or monogastric production and performance metrics.
- Valid Code EB Driver’s License.
- Strong computer literacy, including CRM platforms and MS Office.
- Willingness to travel regionally to engage with customers.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Who We’re Looking For:
A driven, solutions-focused leader with strong technical insight, solid commercial acumen, and a passion for working closely with producers and technical teams.
Suitable applications to be emailed to
