My client in the Agricultural industry is looking for an experienced Regional Manager in the Western Cape province.Minimum requirements
Strong leadership abilities
B.Com/B.Sc or equivalent qualification
Sales experience and network of clients
Responsibilities
Revenue and profitability: Achieve the regionxe2x80x99s revenue and profitability targets
Employee lifecycle management: Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, induction, performance management, and growth and development to motivate, engage, and retain staff
Mentorship: Provide quality mentorship for TSRs, upholding the companyxe2x80x99s values
Selling activities management: Direct the regionxe2x80x99s selling activities, including resource deployment and customer interactions
Forecasting and sales tracking: Responsible for the regionxe2x80x99s forecasting and sales tracking
Vision setting and business planning: Set the vision for the region and develop and adhere to a business plan to attain this vision
Market trend evaluation: Evaluate market trends, gather competitive information, and identify trends that affect current and future growth of regional sales and profitability
Decision making: Analyze information and evaluate results to make the best decisions in solving problems and providing direction, support, and assistance to the region
Task efficiency: Develop specific plans and goals to accomplish tasks efficiently
Team spirit: Encourage and build team spirit among staff, fostering mutual respect and cooperation
Opportunity identification: Identify and exploit new opportunities to benefit the company
Knowledge and Skills
General fertilizer knowledge
Plant and animal nutrition expertise
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of the agriculture industry or similar (e.g., forestry)
Staff and relationship management skills
Business development skills
IMPORTANT:
Applications close 30 September 2024
If you do not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted