Area Sales Manager

Accountabilities/Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

• Achieving sales targets, in line with company marketing plan, within a given customer range and geography
• Supporting and contributing to the achievement of the company’s overall business goals, in collaboration with other team members
• Seek out and develop new opportunities for the business areas as assigned 
• Ensuring customer accounts are maintained within agreed payment terms
• Establishing close working relationships with key elements of the value chain (distributors, influencers, growers) to support achievement of sales plans.
• To provide product knowledge and technical expertise to customers, offering tailored solutions and recommendations
• Dealing with complaints in relation to the company’s products
• Monitoring sales activities, analysing market trends, and identifying opportunities for growth and market expansion.
• To contribute expertise, materials and support to the company’s marketing campaigns
• To fulfill other projects as may be required from time to time

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, or a related field (relevant experience will be considered)
• Ability to deliver short term sales with a long-term mindset and passion to transform agriculture
• Good IT Skills and an ability to use the MS Suite. Knowledge of Salesforce, SAP etc is an advantage.
• Good technical knowledge of crop husbandry and crop protection products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritize a correct balance of activities across a complex value chain
• The role allows for a degree of autonomous decision making. You should be self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as within a team
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Benefits scheme including bonus, healthcare, generous allocation of paid annual leave & pension contributions
• Company car
• Great opportunities for personal and career development