International Key Account Manager – Agriculture at 60 Degrees Ltd

The Opportunity That Awaits You

• A well-established, prestigious speciality chemical and manufacturing group requires the above to grow the business and increase product sales with selected distribution clients within Africa.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the necessary registration and demonstration trials in various countries with regard to the product range.
• Evaluate and communicate trial results to the international Executive and the Regulatory Specialist.
• Assist in drafting crop programmes, promotional material and presentations for the product range.
• Understand the requirements of the farmer and how and where the product range will fit into his farming practice.
• Evaluate competitor products in the various markets in order to position the product range strategically.
• Management and guidance of shared resources in African countries.

Our Required Expertise

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Post matric qualification in Agronomy and Soil Sciences is essential.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant experience in the agricultural chemical industry is essential.
• Must have work experience in servicing clients in other African countries.
• Basic budgeting and cost control.
• Must have a sound knowledge of the international markets.
• Must be able to gauge the level of understanding of the client in respect of new technology.
• Knowledge of .NET advantageous.
• Must be prepared to travel into Africa and other international countries for long periods at a time.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive.

Your Reward

• R 50 000 Basic Salary (Negotiable) + Car Allowance + Reimbursed Petrol + Medical Aid + Pension + Performance Bonus