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