Job Description

Our national client is seeking a experienced National Sales Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team

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  Oversee and manage the national sales function and activities,
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  National budgeting, forecasting, and reporting (annual and monthly)
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  Managing relationships with distributor head offices and relevant stakeholders
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  Using information and social networks to problem solve and add value throughout the supply chain
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  Manage Sales Teams to share learnings, gather and interpret market intelligence so as to deliver operational activities and agreed targets through sound sales force efficiency strategies
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  Significantly contribute to developing sales strategy and business development opportunities through having a detailed, documented understanding of the customer and distributor landscape
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  Sign-off on all product pricing against budget ensuring target volumes and contributions are maintained.
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  Actively develop Sales Teams skill set through both informal and formal training (implementation of development programmes)

Requirements

• Grade 12
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  A commerce related degree with preference given to candidates with a MBA,
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  Minimum 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience relevant working experience
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  Scientific training in the field of agronomy and agricultural entomology will be advantageous
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  Advanced excel and data analytics skills.
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  Sound understanding of IPM principles.
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  Strong understanding of financial principles which support the sales management functions, such as forecasting & budgeting, break-even analysis, business plans etc.
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  Experience in the citrus or the fruit crop industry or working with area-wide pest management programmes will be advantageous.
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  Established professional network to promote a functional information gathering network
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  Strong understanding and familiarity with ag input (synthetic & biological) supply chain and distribution networks in South Africa will be advantageous.
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  Evidence of managing a sales team, developing and implementing sales strategies and managing retail distribution networks
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  Willing to travel locally on a frequent basis and internationally when required.

xe2x80xa2 Grade 12 xe2x80xa2 A commerce related degree with preference given to candidates with a MBA, xe2x80xa2 Minimum 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience relevant working experience xe2x80xa2 Scientific training in the field of agronomy and agricultural entomology will be advantageous xe2x80xa2 Advanced excel and data analytics skills. xe2x80xa2 Sound understanding of IPM principles. xe2x80xa2 Strong understanding of financial principles which support the sales management functions, such as forecasting & budgeting, break-even analysis, business plans etc. xe2x80xa2 Experience in the citrus or the fruit crop industry or working with area-wide pest management programmes will be advantageous. xe2x80xa2 Established professional network to promote a functional information gathering network xe2x80xa2 Strong understanding and familiarity with ag input (synthetic & biological) supply chain and distribution networks in South Africa will be advantageous. xe2x80xa2 Evidence of managing a sales team, developing and implementing sales strategies and managing retail distribution networks xe2x80xa2 Willing to travel locally on a frequent basis and internationally when required.