Area Manager Crop Protection at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
• Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate, or must be obtained within a year
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be willing to travel when required
• Previous experience in vegetable crops is preferred

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
• Designing and developing innovative products with the Product Development Team.
• Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
• Assisting distributors to develop solutions for crops.
• Managing logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
• Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
• Providing training on company products or crops for study groups or distributors.
• Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
• Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
• Executing demonstration trials and reporting on results.