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• A global leader in the manufacturing of animal feed additives and pre-mixes is seeking the above to be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships at all levels, contributing to the implementation of sales/account plans, acquiring and retaining accounts, and strengthening customer relations to achieve commercial objectives.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a minimum B.Sc. Agric in Animal Science/Nutrition
• Proven track record in sales, preferably in animal nutrition, agribusiness, or related industries, with experience managing national accounts and complex negotiations
• Must have a basic understanding of animal nutrition products and services, with the ability to collaborate on technical sales processes and maintain product knowledge through trainings
• In-depth knowledge of customer organizations, market analytics, economic trends, and regulatory compliance in South Africa's agriculture sector
• Strong influencing, relationship-building, persuasion, and learning agility skills, with the ability to drive results, and resolve issues

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Co-developing and executing the sales plan for the assigned area, ensuring objectives and targets are being met to achieve overall sales goals.
• Proactively approaching and acquiring new customers using market knowledge, direct visits, phone outreach, and references to grow the customer base within delegated authority.
• Building trust with customers by identifying needs, providing advice, and delivering effective solutions to enhance satisfaction, loyalty, and revenue.
• Uncovering implicit and explicit customer needs through targeted questions, demonstrating how the company’s products match those needs, and building value via benefit statements.
• Receiving, following up, and resolving customer complaints or queries efficiently in collaboration with Sales and Customer Services teams to maintain retention.
• Coordinating, executing, and improving sales administrative processes and systems, ensuring compliance with procedures and recording sales outcomes for future actions.
• Providing quantitative and qualitative insights on sales developments to management, storing and updating information to support decision-making and strategy adjustments.
• Maintaining and building product/technical knowledge through local and global trainings, preparing quotes based on marketing inputs, and advising customers to close sales.
• Contributing to sales and customer service-related projects, delivering results that support commercial objectives.

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• An established international chemical distributor is actively seeking an Internal Sales Administrator who will be responsible for building strong relationships and delivering excellent service both internally and externally. This position offers the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to develop and utilize their skills within a dynamic multinational company.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate; A post-matric tertiary qualification in Chemical or a Commercial field would be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ administrative/customer service or sales experience within a similar function
• Experience in the Pharma, Food and/or Personal Care industries is advantageous
• Ability to use JDE and Salesforce, with strong overall computer literacy

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Being the first point of contact for customers in relation to order placement.
• Receiving customer orders mainly by e-mail/phone and placing these in the ERP system, including stock sales, consignment sales, ex-wharf sales, and export sales.
• Managing stock transfers as well as damages and aged stock.
• Handling queries relating to orders such as damages, price queries, and delivery delays.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Developing good communication skills via email and phone with internal and external customers/colleagues.
• Following best practice in relation to the company’s goals and values.
• Organizing workload in an efficient and structured way, keeping the ERP system and colleagues up to date where necessary.
• Working efficiently and supportively as part of the team.

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• A market-leading supplier of industrial minerals and associated products and solutions is seeking a dedicated National Sales Manager to oversee key account management, drive sales growth, implement marketing strategies, and lead the team across local and international markets.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a related tertiary qualification in marketing, commercial and/or Agriculture
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sales Management and Key Account Management specifically
• Must have a relevant proven track record
• Astute with sound forecasting and budgeting knowledge and experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing key accounts for identified customers, analyzing client-related information and developing strategies to preserve customer relationships.
• Setting objectives and strategies to ensure key clients are receiving consistent service and attention.
• Maintaining and ensuring continuous growth of local and international markets in agreement with company strategies.
• Defining and achieving specific sales, market share, and profit margins.
• Managing divisional contribution through better cost management and maximization of both volumes and margins.
• Developing and implementing national marketing strategies.
• Implementing and controlling marketing activities and sales strategies.
• Conducting competitor analysis and keeping abreast of market developments and trends.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring members within the sales and marketing team.
• Managing research and development initiatives within the department.
• Compiling sales budgets and forecasting for the department.
• Managing the Agri sales and marketing teams consisting of internal sales, external sales, and agronomists.