Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agriculture, from the farm worker to the CEO in corporate head office.
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BCom degree with Finance and/or Agriculture as a subject(s) advantageous
2-5 years of work experience
5-10 years of experience in a sales position within agriculture/farming operations
Ability to understand and analyse financial statements within the agricultural sector
Familiar with National Credit Act
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Play a pivotal role in driving business growth, maximising profitability, and fostering strong client relationships through effective new agri-business development, rigorous financial analysis, and strategic cross-selling efforts. We approach every day with a – client focus
Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients (and/ or suppliers where applicable) in the agricultural sector
Analyse market trends to capitalise on emerging opportunities
Conduct thorough assessments of client needs and propose tailored financial solutions
Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals that meet both client requirements and company objectives
Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements
Evaluate the financial viability of proposed deals and assess their potential impact on overall profitability
Ensure timely and efficient execution of new business transactions from initiation to closure
Develop strong relationships with existing clients to uncover additional cross-selling opportunities
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