Technical Sales Advisor - Centurion at Virbac

The key areas of accountability for this role are: 

Area of responsibility 1: Sales Performance  

To ensure the achievement of the sales budget and the development of the area’s performance and the  ability to adapt to market trends.  

Area of responsibility 2: Business Planning 

To maximize all sales opportunities and develop Virbac’s strong and distinctive image in the marketplace  

Area of responsibility 3: Reporting  

To ensure that information and analysis is documented accurately and reported within the required time  frame to the appropriate channels.  

Area of responsibility 4: Customer and Account management 

To build strong and effective business relationships by providing them with the best possible solutions to  address their business needs. 

To Maximize all sales opportunities and develop Virbac's strong and  distinctive image in the marketplace. 

To be a result driven Trusted Advisor who projects a positive and  professional Virbac Image.  

Area of responsibility 5: Continuous Professional Development 

To ensure that the Business Unit have a well-trained sales team  

To be successful in this role you will need to have: 

Technical Skills:  

• Knowledge of the markets and Animal Health products.  
• Understanding the customers Herd Management programs and needs  

Selling skills:  

• Understands customer needs.  
• Applies sales resources 
• Tailor messages to customer specificity  

Language:  

• English- Read, speak and write  
• Afrikaans- Read, speak and write 
• Desirable - Zulu/Xhosa - Read and speak 

Requirements (Diploma and experience) 

• Minimum Matric or Grade 12 Qualification  
• Relevant industry or job qualifications  
• Proven track record in Sales  
• Minimum 2 years within a sales related role, preferably with Animal Health experience.  
• Reside or willing to relocate to Eastern Freestate (Based in Bethlehem, Reitz or Harrismith)

Desirable  

• Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, vet industry and/or business  
• 2 Year Agricultural Diploma or  
• 3 year Agricultural B Com or BSC Degree  
• Knowledge of the Animal Health industry  
• Knowledge of the relevant livestock production systems of the area.  
• Experience in selling Animal Health products within the industry or equivalent. 
• Own Vehicle  
• Valid RSA driver’s license 
• South African Citizenship