Job offer: Country Manager/ Business Head - Fertilizers (2 Posts)

Job Summary
On behalf of our esteemed client, we are looking for two Business Heads in South Africa and Egypt to bridge between the customer and the company nutrient solutions in the agriculture and horticulture industry. Generating revenue, building a strongclient network, and forging strategic partnerships to ensure a sustainablebusiness.
The Business Head for the South Africa position will also beresponsible for the markets in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, andZambia. Similarly, the Business Head for the Egypt position will beresponsible for the markets in Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia. Preferences will be given to candidates with experience/knowledge in these regions.

Key Accountabilities
The key accountability areas include:

Driving Revenue Growth

Augmentingcustomer base

Fostering strategicpartnership

Market intelligence

Contractnegotiations.

Job Responsibilities

Responsiblefor overseeing company business operations, within given geographical areas,aligned with local government rules & regulations and company’s businessethics.

Responsiblefor company’s business Strategic planning, execution and operational management toensure the company’s goals are aligned by abiding local government’s rules& regulations

Identifyingand acquiring new customers and up-selling to the existing customer base

Buildingstrong relationship with all business accounts

Ensuringaccurate business revenue forecasting and accounts planning

PreparingMonthly, Quarterly and annual revenue and collection forecast

Responsiblefor achieving business revenue and collection targets as agreed withmanagement

Responsiblefor securing & collecting company’s payments from customers as per agreedcompany terms and to be informed to company accounts, at regular basis

Responsibleto have good relationship with company business related government agencies and tomanage all business-related issues

Responsiblefor maintaining customer wise Sales, collection and budget plan data, with thehelp of company accounts

Responsiblefor collecting market and competitors’ activity information, introduction ofnew products/innovative products and finding new business revenues

Ensureto handle a fair, professional business transaction between company andCustomers

Ensureto maintain the multinational brand Image of company in the marketand to deliver professional services to our customers

Responsibleto report daily business activities to the assigned authorities.

Job Requirements

Must be from Science/ Agriculture background or any related field

Minimum 5 to 10+ Years of experience preferably within the agricultural fertilizer industry

Good Knowledge of Agricultural Fertilizer Industry

Strong understanding of fertilizers

Should be good in sales and marketing

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements

Strong communication and negotiation and Leadership skills

Familiarity with geographical areas and local market

The two positions are only open to South Africa and Egypt Nationalities