Marketing and Sales Manager - Stellenbosch
Salary Negotiable
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stellenbosch,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
26-05-2022 8:31:13 AM
21-07-2022 8:31:13 AM
Reference: MLR 6788
Description:
• Marketing:
Develop, execute and monitor the company's varieties marketing and sales plan for South Africa
Driver of commercialisation/business plans for new varieties
Manage, plan and present marketing events/communications for varieties
• Sales:
Develop and monitor sales budgets
Sales finalisation and administration
Sales reports
• External Relationships:
Grower relationships
Breeder relationships
Nursery relationships
Liaison with fruit marketers and exporters
• Internal Relationship:
Management of Field Officers
Collaboration with Technical Department on variety development and evaluations
Support to international entities
Qualifications:
A suitable tertiary qualification in agriculture, preferably a BSc Agriculture degree, BTech degree in Agriculture, or similar technical qualification
At least 5 years working experience in the agricultural industry preferably in a marketing or sales position
Marketing & sales experience with citrus or servicing citrus growers will be an added advantage
Knowledge and experience with Intellectual Property in agriculture, as well as basic financial management will be an advantage
Code 08 Drivers licence will be a prerequisite
Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
Preferably fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans