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Business Development Representative (Agric)

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Qualifications & Experience35 years experience in Food Service / HORECA / QSR sales (essential).Diploma in Sales/Marketing or equivalent qualification (advantageous).Proven experience engaging chefs, procurement managers, and distributor teams.Valid drivers license.Strong computer literacy (MS Office suite; CRM tools).Skills RequiredExcellent communication skills (written and verbal).Strong negotiation ability and commercial acumen.Customerâ??service orientation with relationshipâ??building capability.Selfâ??starter, able to work independently and manage time effectively.Professional, presentable, and confident in kitchen environments.Highly persuasive sales ability.Strong awareness of market environment and competitor activity.Role responsibilities:Sales Growth & Business DevelopmentGrow business in the Food Service / HORECA market by identifying and onboarding new endâ??user accounts.Service existing endâ??users and distributors to ensure retention and growth.Arrange meetings, menu presentations, and product trials to drive product adoption.Negotiate within authorized parameters and close sales opportunities.Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets as set by the managerCustomer Relationship ManagementMaintain and develop relationships with existing customers via inâ??person visits, calls, and email.Conduct structured call cycles (daily/weekly/monthly) across allocated areas.Serve as key point of contact for distributors, chefs, outlet managers, and purchasing teams.Resolve customer concerns and escalate qualityâ??related issues when required.Distributor ManagementCollaborate closely with distributors to ensure stock availability, correct pricing, and promotional execution.Align on joint business plans, activation calendars, and target accounts.Support distributor sales teams with product training, menu applications, and selling tools.Track and report on distributor performance and compliance.Activations, Demos & Product TrainingExecute inâ??store / inâ??kitchen activations, cooking demos, and wet demonstrations (weekdays & weekends as required).Ensure all activation stock is planned, booked, and available.Conduct staff training sessions to increase menu penetration and product adoption.Track ROI and feedback from activation activities.Merchandising & Inâ??Outlet Execution)Ensure correct product usage is demonstrated during trials and menu presentations.Install and maintain branded pointâ??ofâ??sa https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/B/Business-Development-Representative-Agric-1263165-Job-Search-02-17-2026-04-11-27-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Portfolio Manager Herbicides- Southern Africa

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Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a B. Sc. Agric degree, and or Business degree with AVCASA registrationMinimum 5+ years experience in an Agricultural Chemical environment with specific focus on Herbicides, Seed applied Technology and AdjuvantsBroad knowledge of Agrochemical and Agricultural input business with good industry credibility and value chain expertiseProven expertise in business and market intelligence, including the application of marketing concepts and analytical toolsSolid understanding of market dynamics and relevant regulatory frameworksStrong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and apply financial data in decision-makingPractical knowledge of crop-specific agricultural practices, including the implementation and management of spray programmesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Responsible for delivering budget targets for the categories.Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the markets and submarkets (based on market information databases).Contributing to market intelligence projects (e.g., market surveys, pricing surveys).Understanding all technical aspects and positioning of different products in the spray programmes.Contributing to product and market opportunity assessments and defining business cases.Responsible for conducting range GAP analysis and providing guidance to R&D budgets and acquisition strategies.Defining portfolio strategies, crop spray programmes, and product strategies, including the 4 Ps (Product, Place, Price, Promotion).Responsible for new product introductions, launches, and promotional programmes.Driving the procurement process for product launches, including ensuring compliance with all related internal systems.Responsible for price positioning of the range, including providing value propositions and conducting competitive benchmark analyses to support pricing decisions.Contributing to marketing assumptions for the yearly budget across the categories.Managing promotional and advertorial campaigns and functions related to current products and portfolios.Attending global category meetings to enhance cross-functional knowledge sharing and information dissemination.Contributing to business support initiatives aimed at achieving gross profit targets (e.g., training meetings, product launches, marketing campaigns, technical and marketing support for regional teams).Developing and delivering training programmes for the sales team, distributors, and agents, focusing on product positioning and value propositions.Contributing to the development of key account approaches, including maintaining customer databases and coordinating key promotional initiatives.Identifying and negotiating opportunities to ad https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/P/Portfolio-Manager-Herbicides-Southern-Africa-1193833-Job-Search-02-10-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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