Area Sales Manager - Crop Protection

Mayfly Agri; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in Limpopo seeks an experienced agricultural professional to develop growth strategies, support product development with the Product Development Team, and provide technical advice to agents on crops.

You will assist distributors in creating crop solutions, manage depot stock and logistics, forecast demand, train staff, and visit agents regularly to drive sales and reduce stock discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture.
• Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate, or must be obtained within a year.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential.
• Must have a valid drivers’ licence and be willing to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
• Designing and developing innovative products with the Product Development Team.
• Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
• Assisting distributors to develop solutions for crops.
• Managing logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
• Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
• Providing training on company products or crops for study groups or distributors.
• Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
• Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
• Executing demonstration trials and reporting on results.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Microsoft Office

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture

AVCASA or BASOS certificate

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
• Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate, or must be obtained within a year
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential
• Must have a valid drivers’ licence and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
• Designing and developing innovative products with the Product Development Team.
• Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
• Assisting distributors to develop solutions for crops.
• Managing logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
• Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
• Providing training on company products or crops for study groups or distributors.
• Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
• Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
• Executing demonstration trials and reporting on results.