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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales & Marketing Manager to lead brand development, marketing initiatives, and field sales operations within the agricultural feed industry. This role requires a dynamic leader with a passion for agriculture, capable of driving both strategic marketing and high-performance sales execution

The successful candidate will inspire and guide a team of regional sales agents, foster strong customer relationships, and ensure that marketing strategies directly support business growth in the competitive animal feed sector

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of field-based sales agents across multiple regions

• Set and monitor performance targets, including sales volume, market growth, and new customer acquisition

• Conduct regular field visits, team meetings, and one-on-one performance sessions

• Review and approve sales reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals

• Identify new business opportunities, strategic accounts, and regional growth priorities

• Ensure consistent messaging, pricing, and branding within the sales function

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy in line with business objectives

• Oversee product branding, packaging, and marketing materials

• Manage product launches, campaigns, and regional sales support initiatives

• Engage with customers at a senior level to resolve escalations and build strong partnerships

• Represent the company at farmer's days, trade shows, and industry events

• Collaborate with Technical, Operations, and Procurement teams to align supply chain, product forecasting, and customer demand

• Provide training for both sales agents and customers on technical and product-related topics

• Manage the marketing and sales budget, monitoring ROI on campaigns

• Prepare monthly management reports with performance insights and recommendations

• Analyse market trends, customer data, and competitor activities to inform strategy

Skills Required

• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities

• BSc (Agric) Animal Science or related qualification

• In-depth knowledge of animal nutrition and the animal feed industry

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a marketing or sales leadership role, preferably within agriculture or animal feed

• Proven experience in managing and developing sales teams

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

• Strong communication, coaching, and presentation skills

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making approach

• Customer-centric mindset with excellent relationship-building skills

• Deep understanding of agricultural markets, particularly livestock and feed producers

• Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert