Managing Editor – Mathematics (African Languages)

Maskew Miller Learning; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to drive growth and lead a sales team in the agricultural sector. This role requires a deep understanding of agriculture, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage effectively with both the team and clients. You will manage P&L in your territory, develop strategic plans, and foster partnerships with distributors. If you are passionate about agriculture and have a proven track record in sales, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Qualifications

• High level of agricultural exposure is crucial for guiding and supporting the team.
• Proven leadership abilities to inspire and motivate others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L in your territory and develop local plans to meet targets.
• Lead and monitor the sales team, recruiting and developing TSRs.

Skills

Agricultural Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Job description

Western Cape – Western Cape: Our client is looking for a Regional Manager to join the team.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

POSITION INFO: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High level of agricultural exposure: having a thorough understanding of agriculture is important to effectively guide and support the TSR and address customer inquiries professionally.
• Perseverance: tendency to sustain interest and effort towards long-term goals is key to success in the RM position.
• Energized by interacting with people: actively and enthusiastically engaging with the team and fieldwork are important for success in this role.
• Leadership abilities:
• Ability to effectively communicate the company's vision to the team
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Efficiently manage tasks, time, and resources to achieve objectives
• Decision-making skills and ability to create and implement action plans when facing problems
• Previous experience in a sales environment (Sales Acumen): understanding effective presentation, return on investment, negotiation skills, and after-sales services.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Managing P&L in your territory: ensuring potential analysis, segmentation, developing local plans, and monitoring activities to meet targets.
• Leading and monitoring the sales team: recruiting, integrating, developing, and motivating a team of 10 TSRs.
• Developing loyalty and expanding partnerships with agricultural distributors in line with the company's commercial policy.
• Reporting: collecting, analyzing, and communicating performance data to guide strategic decisions.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.