Job Description

A well-established organisation in the animal nutrition and feed manufacturing sector is seeking a highly capable Regional Sales Manager to oversee and grow their commercial activities within the KwaZulu-Natal region. This role is suited to an experienced sales leader with strong technical knowledge in animal production and feed management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a regional team of Technical Advisors.
• Drive sales growth, market penetration, and customer retention across KZN.
• Develop and execute regional sales and marketing strategies.
• Manage customer pricing, margins, forecasting, and regional budgets.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee customer satisfaction, assist with technical support, and conduct on-farm visits when required.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Support recruitment, training, and development within the sales and technical team.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities within the region.
• Provide regular reporting and contribute to strategic planning.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or Animal Production.
• Minimum 5 years' managerial experience within a commercial, agri, or technical environment.
• Previous experience in technical sales, feed milling, formulation, or farm consultancy.
• Experience within the animal feed manufacturing or broader livestock production environment.
• Strong understanding of ruminant and/or monogastric production and performance metrics.
• Valid Code EB Driver's License.
• Strong computer literacy, including CRM platforms and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel regionally to engage with customers.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Who We're Looking For:
A driven, solutions-focused leader with strong technical insight, solid commercial acumen, and a passion for working closely with producers and technical teams.
Suitable applications to be emailed to

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