Regional Sales Manager - Agrochemical

Must have a relevant tertiary degree preferably in Agriculture, Marketing, or Business ManagementMinimum 5 years sales experience in an agricultural environmentStrong understanding of marketing, administration, and pricing is essentialMust have in-depth knowledge of agricultural pesticide productsCommercial orientation with a keen eye for identifying new market opportunities is advantageousStrong decision-making, persuasion, and service orientation skills as well as excellent social perceptiveness and customer engagement skillsAbility to manage own tasks and meet strict deadlinesThe 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.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.
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