Area Sales Manager - North

Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a B.Sc. Agric or related degreeIn-depth knowledge of the relevant crop, pests, competitor products and control strategies will be requiredMust have a good understanding of MS Office with strong communication skills in English (Verbal and Written)Strong technical and commercial experience is essentialA good understanding of technical, sales, and market aspects is advantageousMust have a thorough understanding of technical characteristics of relevant crop protection products and nutrientsProject management methodology and use of remote working tools are importantThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Providing technical and commercial support to distribution partners with a strong focus on their sales and technical staff.Developing and promoting the unique selling points of company products to provide differential and profitable opportunities for the partners.Initiating campaign plans and co-ordinating the demand and forecast for products.Implementing and monitoring demonstration trials with our distribution channel to show and promote company products.Providing feedback on market information to enable the company to adapt product positioning when required.Preparing and providing technical market support for products to maximize sales.Building close value adding relationships with distribution partners and industry influencers.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates