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Area Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Agricultural Qualification – National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
  • Croplife or BASOS certificate (must be obtained within a year)
  • 3 – 5 years working experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies for business growth within the area
  • Design and develop innovative products with the product development team
  • Provide technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops
  • Help to manage logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Software
  • Training And Development
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills

About the company

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SOLEVO Group

Chemical Manufacturing

SOLEVO is a leading specialty chemicals distribution platform and partner to farmers, businesses, industrial leaders and communities across Africa. Secular megatrends across the continent – a fast-growing middle class, rapid urbanization, scarcity of resources, and the impacts of climate change – are creating both disruption and opportunity for chemical companies and the networks they serve. Solevo’s business segments are critical GDP drivers in each of our geographies. Our market-leading technical and application experts are meeting the accelerating demand for specialty chemicals across Africa, supporting the continent-wide drive for agricultural self-sufficiency and growth of local industry. With over 75 years of operations in Africa, Solevo is firmly established as a key enabler of the continent’s drive for agricultural self-sufficiency and local industry development.

Company details

IndustryChemical Manufacturing
Company size501-1000

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Job description

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Rolfes Agri is part of (Solevo Group).

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Area manager. This role is vital for ensuring the growth and sustainability of Rolfes Agri's market presence.

What do we expect from the candidate?


The candidate will join the Sales team. The objective of this role is to lead and support commercial activities within the assigned territory, ensuring the implementation of strategic sales plans and team management.

The key responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategies for business growth within the area.

  • Design and develop innovative products with the product development team.

  • Provide technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.

  • Help distributors to develop solutions for crops.

  • Help to manage logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.

  • Manage forecast within the area for each depot or sales agent.

  • Give training on Rolfes Agri products or crops for study groups or distributors.

  • Manage and control consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels. (In coordination with logistics department).

  • Visit all agents allocated to his area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on number of agents).

  • Do demonstration trials and report on results.


If you possess…

Must-Have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric).

  • Agricultural Qualification – National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture.

  • Croplife or BASOS certificate. If not, must be obtained within a year 3 – 5 years working experience in a similar role.

  • Computer Literate in Microsoft applications.

Why join Rolfes Agri (Solevo)?

  • Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.

  • Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.

  • Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.

  • Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.

  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Then, this job is for you!

How to join us?

If you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.

What's next ?

If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact.

Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.


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