Technical Sales Manager – Crop Protection – Victoria – …

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technical sales manager with an agronomy background to manage customers across Western Victoria. Who will you work for? This is a business that creates simplicity in agriculture across the full farming value-chain through a range of crop protection solutions. With over 70 years of agronomic expertise in local and global markets, this multi-national agribusiness prides itself on unique mixtures, formulations and advanced solutions that are specifically designed to help growers overcome their daily challenges. The role itself? Reporting to the State Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Achieving sales budgets and expanding profitable market growth
- Establishing territory plans, together with key customer plans for the territory
- Developing and maintaining strategic business relationships to deliver on mutual growth objectives
- Delivering value and identifying product solutions
- Managing stock levels through accurate forecasting
- Maintaining a high degree of technical expertise
- Assisting in the training of customer staff
- Working closely with the businesses marketing and technical teams to ensure on-going product development What kind of person will fit the role?
- Agricultural Science Degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the agricultural industry
- Solid relationship building and/or account management experience
- Strong planning and computer skills
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Enthusiasm, self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously How will you be rewarded? You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), incentive program, 9.5% superannuation, fully maintained vehicle and outstanding professional development opportunities. If you would like more information on this role or have any other questions, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation. 0416 142 130 Location: VIC Work Type: Full Time Date Posted: 10 April 2018 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qql67