Area Manager - Crop Protection/Plant Nutrition - Kwazulu-Natal
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Minimum grade 12 is required for this role.
- A national diploma or related qualification in agriculture or related is preferred for the role.
- An AVCASA and or BASOS certificate is preferred.
- Previous experience having worked as an Area Manager or related managing and working closely with distributors within the agricultural market is essential.
- Must be computer literate in Microsoft Applications.
- Managing and driving distributors as well as key accounts promoting crop protection and plant nutrition products within the agricultural industries within KwaZulu-Natal and related areas.
- Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
- Designing and developing innovative products with the product development team.
- Providing technical advice on specialised products to agents/distributors and farmers on various products required for different crops.
- Supporting and assisting distributors to develop solutions for crops and plant nutrition.
- Managing logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
- Managing stock forecasts to ensure that distributors and customers are supplied timeously with product.
- Giving training on products with distributors at clients.
- Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels.
- Running trials at customer sites and reporting on results.