National Sales Manager South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa - AGCO

AGCO

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Who we are looking for:

What will you do:

Deliver Sales and Margin targets according to plans (budget and forecasts) for the market and product/brand line.
Set up annual sales plans for the markets of responsibility and follow up on orders as per plans (per market and brand/product line).
Collation of information for input into sales budgets and monthly forecasts.
Development of actions required to achieve budgets and providing operational control of sales.
Support the Distribution Development Team within the market in a manner that is capable of giving AGCO a competitive advantage.
Assist in the development and maintenance of aggressive and engaging dealer/distribution sales teams that achieve targets for growth and development of AGCO's market presence and meet plan objectives for sales and inventory management.
Develop an indepth knowledge of the AG Industry in the market and understand the wants and needs of the marketplace.

What will you bring:

Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of 10 years AG sales related experience.
Excellent product and competition knowledge.
In depth knowledge of technical aspects of AG machinery required.
Strong motivation for sales, business development and project management.
Strong managerial competencies with high operational output, paired with strategic skills, structured management and resourceful working methods.
Strong on initiative and creativity coupled with quick decision making.
Flexible, versatile and quick to see the possibilities of new ideas and projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and encourage others around him.
Multiregional business experience is preferred, with an associated knowledge of and exposure to varying cultures.
Regular travel and conducting business in a variety of locations is needed.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (English & Afrikaans).

A plus if you have:

Ability to deliver profit while developing distribution partnerships delivering new and repeat end customer business.
Experience in distribution development.

What we offer:

Experience our globally diverse and enterprising culture, while helping us to create innovative technologies that help to feed the world.

Whether you want to learn a new skill or you aspire to do something different, we can help you develop the skills you need to take your career - and our business - to the next level.