REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

To maintain and increase sales of a range of locally manufactured and imported agricultural implements and spare parts, while calling on Agricultural Mechanisation Dealers in Northern Cape, North West Province and Free State.

Duties
• Managing of key accounts
• Sales and budgets
• Relationship building at all levels
• Stock Control of consignment stock held at dealers premises (Implements and spares)
• Arranging and organising shows and demo’s
• Handling and facilitating warranty claims
• Dealer Training
• Point of sale and promotional material
• Marketing campaigns
• Farm visits
• Pre-inspection delivery of Implements
• Technical assistance to dealers (mechanical, electronics and hydraulics)
• Compiling reports
• Pricing
• Competitor analysis
• Assist with the managing of research and development projects
• Assessing current market trends with the aim to provide new ideas to the research and development team

Requirements:
• Have good agricultural knowledge
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related industry
• PC literate (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point essential)
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Have good customer relations skills
• Be technically orientated
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be assertive
• Be able to work independently
• Be prepared to travel and be away from home
• Please note that the position will require the successful candidate to work from home, it would be preferable that the candidate resides in Bloemfontein or a nearby town.

Package:
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Plus: Car allowance of R8,000 plus fuel, maintenance and insurance (as per the companies vehicle policy), Laptop, Cellphone and Telkom landline (including ADSL), tools and branded clothing.
• Leave: 15 Working days per annum, 20 working days per annum once you have worked for the company for 5 years
• Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension
• Discretionary bonus