Area Manager Free State, North West, Northern Cape
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Job Description
A well-established US-based company developing microbial bio-fertilizers and bio-stimulants that enhance soil and crop health, yield, and quality, and supported by expert agronomic guidance, is seeking an Area Manager responsible for managing regional sales and technical support, guiding distributors and farmers, overseeing field trials, and providing agronomic insights to optimize crop production.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- A tertiary qualification in Agriculture would be preferred
- CropLife (AVCASA) and/or BASOS certifications are required
- Minimum 2-7 years' hands-on experience working with farmers, managing/conducting trials and providing sales support
- A strong network of farmers, dealers and distributors is advantageous
- Ability to work independently and follow through on goals without close supervision
- Must have experience in providing technical training
- Updated with new agricultural techniques, trends and practices
- Good communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
- Managing sales and providing technical support to agrochemical distributors/agents who sell products to farmers.
- Managing sales budgets for the region.
- Encouraging agents to distribute products and farmers to buy them.
- Making recommendations to farmers to help achieve efficient crop production.
- Giving presentations on farmers' days.
- Overseeing field trials.
- Gathering, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results and providing progress reports on trials.
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1612928
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationBloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned