DescriptionJupidex (Pty) Ltd, which forms part of the Plennegy Group, is a market leader in Southern Africa regarding the distribution and service of high-quality equipment for Soil Preparation, Seeding, Spreading, Hay & Forage, and Spraying. Founded in 1999, originally trading as Kverneland South Africa, the Head Office remains in Pietermaritzburg in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. With world-renowned brands such as Kverneland, McHale, and Andreoli, it emphasizes the passion Jupidex has for distributing the best Agricultural products in Southern Africa. With extremely knowledgeable Sales Specialists and Product Managers supported by Jupidex branches and our extensive dealer networks, Jupidex aims to provide a professional service to the farmers in Southern Africa.The position of Sales Representative has become available within Jupidex based in Pietermaritzburg. This position will be responsible for the development, marketing, and selling-in and selling-out of allocated product range in respective segments & countries to dealers, co-ops, and key accounts, maintaining relationships with new and existing customers (Dealers & Individual Customers) and thereby achieving or exceeding annual unit and GP sales targets for the allocated product range.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and execution on Sales Budget for the allocated areaDo an in-depth analysis of agricultural activities and determine equipment requirements in conjunction with Product Specification Committee.Develop an annual per country sales budget focusing on key products.Develop a per country sales plan.Execute against set unit and GP and profit by product line objectives.Ensure that Sales Budget is achieved.Give regular feedback on performance against budget.Implement immediate corrective actions where deviations occur.Sales & Marketing ActionsSelling – InDevelop and maintain a productive long-term relationship with Customers.Assist dealers or co-ops to determine project sales.Ensure that products are delivered as per sales floor plans.Assist with identifying possible financing and insurance possibilities.Identify and manage risk regarding Sales.Selling - OutIntroduce actions and activities to promote the brand and products in allocated areas e.g. Study groups, Farmers Groups, Agricultural Institutions such as Agricultural Schools, Colleges, and Universities, Demonstrations, Farmer's Days, Collaborations with other Businesses such as Seed and other input providers.Initiate Sales & Marketing opportunities by continuous area analysis and identifying opportunities.Reach out to individual farmers and potential customers to create demand and refer to Dealers.Plan and execute activities in line with sales & marketing plans.Stock ManagementLiaise with Logistics/Head Office regarding delivery of stock items.Ensure that stock in his/her portfolio is visible and maintained as per Company directives.Arrange for the delivery and commissioning of equipment to customers.AdministrationDevelop robust knowledge of all products in countries.Document all Administrative work on SAGE X3 (Quotations, Customer Visits, Registration of Sold Equipment, Inventory Management).Monitor industry trends and competitor activities.Track expenses in an organized fashion.Report weekly/monthly on the status of field marketing activities.Document and share lead/customer intelligence with the sales team.Open communication to Business Development Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO).RequirementsEducationMin: Post-Matric Certificate/DiplomaIdeal: Degree in agriculture/business/marketing or a related field.ExperienceHigh level of product application knowledge – 3-5 years' experience in a similar role will be advantageous.KnowledgeAgricultural Mechanization - Knowledge of the principles and complexities of Agricultural Mechanization.Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer-needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Business Knowledge – Understand the principles of successful business and the application of these principles in this business. Must have good financial acumen.Work LevelSkilledJob TypePermanentSalaryMarket RelatedEE PositionNoLocationPietermaritzburg
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