What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing our strategy for growth and regional sales plans
  • Implementation of the strategic plans
  • Recruitment and management of country managers as required for future growth
  • Market research and identification of profitable business opportunities to extend the business and brand of Devenish
  • Development and management of the annual sales budget for this region
  • Negotiation of profitable commercial arrangements with customers
  • Key account management to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Coordinating and working collaboratively with internal teams to support plans and grow the regional business
  • Development of strong business relationships with colleagues and existing and potential customers

What we are looking for:

  • A strong background in animal nutrition product and proposition business development
  • Proven track record of profitable sales management in International Business in Africa
  • Experience in the animal feed industry
  • Ability to prioritise market focus together with business model and market strategy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Great interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong Team Player with the ability and initiative to also work independently
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively and work under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable to business needs
  • Full driving license and access to a car
  • Right to work

What we offer:

  • 37.5 hour week
  • Salary depending on skills experience
  • 5% company matched pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus statutory days
  • Life Assurance
  • Training and development opportunities to support your career
  • Medicash Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistant Programme
  • Medicash Reward Extras
  • Refer a friend scheme

    Devenish is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community