Marketing & Sales Manager - Citrus & Subtropical Varieties - Stellenbosch

Qualifications and experience required:

• 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

Competencies:

• Code 08 Drivers licence will be a prerequisite
• Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
• Preferably fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Interpersonal skills / teamwork
• Ability to focus on detail and administration to close sales
• Customer relationship management skills
• Good work coordination skills
• Good communication skills & friendly disposition

Duties:

• Marketing:
  • Develop, execute and monitor the Citrogold 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 Biogold entities

EMAIL CV IN WORD FORMAT: cvs@agricruitment.co.za