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AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses… read more in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia. First Floor AECI Place 24 The Woodlands Woodlands Drive Woodmead Sandton
Job Description
Compile and manage the sales strategy per client for the selected region
Be prepared to travel to and service clients in the various countries that form part of the KAM portfolio.
Manage the necessary registration and demonstration trials in various countries with regard to the AECI Plant Health product range.
Assist in drafting crop programmes, promotional material and presentations for the AECI Plant Health product range to assist the client in successfully promoting and selling the APH product range.
Have a solid technical knowledge of the AECI Plant Health product range in order to
assist distributors and farmers technically on farm and offer them a solution to their problem/s.
To understand the requirements of the farmer and how and where the AECI Plant Health product range will fit into his farming practice.
Attend farmers’ days and promote the AECI Plant Health product range.
Ensure the technical assistant undertakes the necessary demonstration trials on farms.
Train clients on the AECI Plant Health product range.
Evaluate competitor products in the various markets in order to position the AECI Plant Health product range strategically.
To appreciate the importance of customer satisfaction and responding to this accordingly.
Management and guidance of shared resources in African countries.
Assist the Commercial Manager with timeous forecasts of the products required in the various countries by the respective clients.
Required to conform to relevant SHEQ rules and regulations as per company policy.
To ensure adherence to the high level of safety standards.
To possess the ability to solve problems systematically.
To adhere to all internal control policies as directed by Management.
To undertake any legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as directed by Management.
Qualifications & Experience
Matric / Grade 12.
Post matric qualification in Agronomy and Soil Sciences would be preferable.
Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in the agricultural chemical industry.
Must have work experience in servicing clients in other African countries.
Basic budgeting and cost control.
Must have a sound knowledge of the international market.
Must be able to gauge the level of understanding of the client in respect of new technology.
Computer literate MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Knowledge of .NET advantageous.
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven.
Must be prepared to travel into Africa and other international countries for periods at a time.
Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive and travel internationally.
Apply via company website ( http://www.aeci.co.za/ ) or
aeci.erecruit.co