Sales Agronomist-Mozambique

Sales Agronomist-Mozambique  (Ref No. 12833)

Closing Date:	09 May 2014
Business Unit:	Sasol Nitro
Location:	Mozambique, South Africa, South Africa
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Level of Experience:	5 years

Position Summary

Purpose of the job: To assist with marketing and sales management of Fertiliser products and provide related agricultural technical services and knowledge to customers.

Job Requirements

Job specification -Minimum of 5 years Sales, Marketing and Agronomy experience (proven track record) -Business acumen -Knowledge of local and related fertiliser markets -Be prepared to travel -Computer literate (MS Office) -Comply to all safety and work standards Job Outputs -Manage delivery of agronomic / technical services to key customers -Preparation and analysis of agricultural opportunities -Assist with fertiliser sales -Manage to attain own regional sales volumes/ targets -Compile sales plans per area and per customer -Manage effective and sound customer relationships -Deliver appropriate sales administration procedures (eg debt collection) -Produce monthly sales reports and quarterly market intelligence reports -Responsible for overall safety at the workplace of subordinates Job Requirements: Qualifications and expertise -Relevant B-degree (Preferably in Agricultural and/or Marketing) -Where a required qualification is absent, the company may take experience in the respective industry into account. -Knowledge of the Mozambique Agricultural Industry (and SADC regions) -Fluency in English and Portuguese (read, write, speak)

Personal Attributes

Personal Attributes: Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics) -Negotiation skills -Positive safety attitude -Ability to plan -Team player -Self starter -Ability to work independently -Good interpersonal & communication skills -Problem solving and analytical skills -Be customer focused -Openness to continuous learning -Integrity APPLY