Sales Manager

Sales manager: Coastal sales area, South Africa

Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for agriculture? We're looking for a sales manager to drive growth and strengthen our presence in the coastal region of South Africa. If you have a talent for building strong relationships, driving strategy, leading a sales team, and bringing innovative seed solutions to market, keep reading!"

This is why you want to join us as sales manager at Enza Zaden

·        Lead growth in a key agricultural region: "Take charge of sales strategy and business development in the coastal region of South Africa, driving growth in a diverse and high-potential market. Your leadership will directly impact the success of growers and sales representatives."

·        Empowerment through innovation: "Work in a globally respected company that invests in cutting-edge breeding. With access to premium-quality vegetable seed varieties and strong research support, you'll be equipped to provide growers with innovative solutions that enhance their productivity and profitability."

·        Strategic leadership & relationship building: "Manage and develop a talented sales team while building strong, long-term relationships with key customers. You'll play a crucial role in shaping market success and helping farmers achieve the best results with Enza Zaden’s high-quality genetics and seeds."

·        Inspiring Leadership & Growth: "Lead with passion and a clear vision, motivating your team while fostering a culture of care and development. Your self-awareness and entrepreneurial mindset will drive innovation, turning challenges into opportunities to create meaningful impact."

Make a difference as a sales manager at Enza Zaden

As a sales manager at Enza Zaden, you will play a vital role in driving business growth, developing strong customer relationships, and leading a high-performing sales team in the coastal region of South Africa. Your leadership and market expertise will help bring innovative seed solutions to farmers, ensuring long-term success in this agricultural market. How you’ll make an impact:

·        Drive sales growth and market expansion: Take ownership of the sales budget and profitability in your region. Develop and execute strategies to grow market share, expand sales, and bring high-quality seed varieties to more farmers.

·        Develop and execute tactical sales plans: Collaborate with product and marketing management to create and implement tactical plans that align with customer needs, ensuring strong market positioning and sales execution.

·        Build strong customer relationships: Identify and engage with customers, ensuring they receive tailored solutions and exceptional service. Work closely with the sales team to implement strategic customer plans that drive long-term partnerships.

·        Lead and develop a high-performing team: Inspire, motivate, and coach your sales team to achieve excellence. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance in close collaboration with HR and the subsidiary sales manager.

·        Implement pricing and market strategies: Ensure effective execution of regional pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness while maximizing profitability and customer value.

·        Leverage market intelligence for success: Gather and analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to provide valuable input to the marketing intelligence team, helping shape future sales strategies and product offerings.

What you bring as a future colleague

·        At least 7 years industry experience, with 2 years experience leading people

·        Preferably located in the Western Cape or willing to relocate

·        Strong agricultural backround

·        Customer orientated, results and sales driven

·        Strong communication and people management skills

·        Willingness to travel 

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Get in touch 

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application as soon as possible.  

Good to know 

·        An assessment is part of the application process. 

·        This is a fulltime position.