About the position
OVERVIEW:
A global dynamic agricultural group is looking for a YOUNG and DYNAMIC Regional Sales Head in the Free State region reporting to the Area Manager
EXEC SUMMARY: (summary of what our client is looking for)
- Culture is young and dynamic and looking for a young and dynamic candidates
- Preference given to BSc(Agri) or similar qualifications and exp in agro inputs
- Not an Office Role but a Field position with a track record and experience in managing young, dynamic and qualified individuals
- Experience working in Bethlehem and surrounds a distinct advantage with a passion for agriculture
SOME OF THE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages P&L in his/her territory
- Defines action plans, roadmap, sales campaign, etc.
- Leads and monitors the sales team in the assigned territory
- Define KPIs to evaluate performance of his / her team and give appropriate feedback and support
- Builds strong connections with distributors
- Commercial focus. Able to define roadmap at short and middle term to meet company targets and beyond.
- Set objectives with distributors.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit, with good general business analytic skills (basic financial, performance analysis & follow-up of KPIs).
- Good market knowledge. Understand the specificities of each area in his regions. Basic marketing knowledge (customer and market segmentation)
- Good understanding of the agriculture sector Understand the connections between all stakeholders in the sector (farmers, distributors, retailers, extension officers, etc.)
- Understand how distributors are working: distribution system, organization, stock management, cash flow management, etc.
- Good knowledge of the farming sector: general agronomy, farmer's practices, challenges faced by the sector, etc.
- Strong leadership and people management skills. RM has a strong team spirit, as he / she continuously supports his / her team members in their activities.
- Commercial focus. Able to define roadmap at short and middle term to meet company targets and beyond. Set objectives with distributors.
- Comfortable and able to adapt his/her communication style to his audience. The RM will work closely with various key stakeholders in his region (distributors, farmers, VBAs, key influencers, NGOs regional offices, etc.)
- Candidates should be comfortable with MS Office and able to work with any tools (CRM) aiming at increasing efficacy.
Additional points
- POSITION AND AREA:
- RM to be based in Bethlehem and surrounds (Free State)
- REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- BSc in Agriculture and or Business
INTERESTED:
If you have the necessary qualifications, experience & attributes please mail
info @ aperture - group . net
to be considered
We receive numerous applications & are aware we miss candidates & this is not intentional.
If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful
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Desired Skills:
- Young
- Dynamic
- Not office bound
- Relationship with Farmers
- BSc
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
A global dynamic agricultural group is looking for YOUNG and DYNAMIC Regional Sales Head in the Bethlehem and surrounds (Free State)
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