Trainee Manager - Crescent Corner

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East region in South Africa to drive seed sales and grow business with farmers, distributors, and partners. The role emphasizes field engagement, travel across the territory, and delivering sales and profitability targets.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in agriculture, 3-5 years in agricultural sales, and strong negotiation and leadership skills. Knowledge of MS Office, CRM tools, and SAP is advantageous.

Qualifications

• University degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in agricultural sales, ideally within seeds, agricultural inputs or a similar environment.
• Previous experience managing a sales territory or coordinating a team would be an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and coordination capabilities.
• Advanced user of MS Office and CRM tools.
• SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently throughout the territory.

Responsibilities

• Own seed sales performance and business growth across the assigned territory.
• Assess market segments, potential, opportunities and trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to the local go-to-market strategy and define the most effective distribution approach.
• Build and develop strong relationships with farmers, distributors and strategic business partners.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure their effective implementation.
• Manage key accounts and conduct competitive and profitability analyses.
• Implement the sales strategy and marketing plan within the territory.
• Coordinate local commercial initiatives and allocation of resources.
• Collaborate closely with CTS and Marketing teams to leverage available solutions.
• Own the forecasting process and monitor commercial performance.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of sales representatives and support their development.
• Deliver agreed sales and profitability objectives.
• Manage customer payments and outstanding invoices.
• Ensure compliance with company sales processes, EH&S requirements, product stewardship and internal policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Education

University degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

SAP

Driver's license

Job description

Join Vylor-Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science-combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.

Our Pannar Seed team is looking for an Area Sales Manager for the East region to help grow our business and build strong relationships with customers across the territory

You will work closely with mega farming businesses and other key partners, taking ownership of sales performance in your area. You will bring the commercial strategy to life, support and coordinate the team and help shape how we go to market locally.

This is a highly field-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to customers and the agricultural market. Regular travel throughout the territory forms an important part of the role.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Own seed sales performance and business growth across the assigned territory.
• Assess market segments, potential, opportunities and trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to the local go-to-market strategy and define the most effective distribution approach.
• Build and develop strong relationships with farmers, distributors and strategic business partners.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure their effective implementation.
• Manage key accounts and conduct competitive and profitability analyses.
• Implement the sales strategy and marketing plan within the territory.
• Coordinate local commercial initiatives and allocation of resources.
• Collaborate closely with CTS and Marketing teams to leverage available solutions.
• Own the forecasting process and monitor commercial performance.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of sales representatives and support their development.
• Deliver agreed sales and profitability objectives.
• Manage customer payments and outstanding invoices.
• Ensure compliance with company sales processes, EH&S requirements, product stewardship and internal policies.

What You'll Bring

• University degree, preferably in Agriculture or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in agricultural sales, ideally within seeds, agricultural inputs or a similar environment.
• Previous experience managing a sales territory or coordinating a team would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of the agricultural sector, specifically summer grain crops.
• Experience working with mega farming businesses and key accounts.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify business opportunities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and coordination capabilities.
• Advanced user of MS Office and CRM tools.
• SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently throughout the territory
• Driver's license.

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Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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