My client in the Agricultural industry is looking for an experienced Regional Manager in the Western Cape province.Minimum requirementsStrong leadership abilitiesB.Com/B.Sc or equivalent qualificationSales experience and network of clientsResponsibilitiesRevenue and profitability: Achieve the region's revenue and profitability targetsEmployee lifecycle management: Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, induction, performance management, and growth and development to motivate, engage, and retain staffMentorship: Provide quality mentorship for TSRs, upholding the company's valuesSelling activities management: Direct the region's selling activities, including resource deployment and customer interactionsForecasting and sales tracking: Responsible for the region's forecasting and sales trackingVision setting and business planning: Set the vision for the region and develop and adhere to a business plan to attain this visionMarket trend evaluation: Evaluate market trends, gather competitive information, and identify trends that affect current and future growth of regional sales and profitabilityDecision making: Analyze information and evaluate results to make the best decisions in solving problems and providing direction, support, and assistance to the regionTask efficiency: Develop specific plans and goals to accomplish tasks efficientlyTeam spirit: Encourage and build team spirit among staff, fostering mutual respect and cooperationOpportunity identification: Identify and exploit new opportunities to benefit the companyKnowledge and SkillsGeneral fertilizer knowledgePlant and animal nutrition expertiseProficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Knowledge of the agriculture industry or similar (e.g., forestry)Staff and relationship management skillsBusiness development skillsIMPORTANT:Applications close 20 November 2024If you do not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessfulOnly applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be consideredOnly candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted