Agricultural Business Development

JOB PURPOSE:

To promote products and services to customers and increase customer base.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist the Commercial Director to execute commercial and marketing strategy and company objectives

· Assist with market research and the development of marketing strategies to ensure continued growth of the products in the designated areas.

· Call on regular or prospective customers to solicit orders

· Demonstrate products and provide essential information, e.g., product availability, price, new developments, and market trends

· Promoting the brand and our products

· Integrate with the science team by reviewing and approving marketing and training material, etc.

· Potentially manage product trials to gather information for commercialisation and sales purposes

· Provide support to customers as and when the need arise

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers

· Provide excellent advice, service and support to customers, to ensure optimal usage of our products for crop health and production in the targeted crop segments

· Conduct international visits to customers in areas of interest

· Arrange and coordinate various commercial and marketing activities, these may include field days, farmer meetings and commercial presentations

· Maintain industry awareness regarding technical developments via networking, personal development and training

· Plan and execute key projects

· Perform any other adhoc duties as and when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· BSc Agric degree in Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy or Plant Production

· An AVCASA in Crop Protection and BASOS/FERTASA certification would be beneficial

· A postgraduate qualification will be beneficial

· Biostimulant experience will be beneficial

Valid drivers license and willingness to travel extensively

· Strong technical sales experience, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

· Proven extensive work experience in a similar role

· Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software

· Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills

· Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments

· Sales management and presentation skills