Job description
The Technical Sales Manager will be based out of Kenya and is responsible for the Animal Nutrition Sector across the East African Market. The individual will be responsible for accelerating sales by exceeding the company’s annual and strategic plans.
The Technical Sales Manager’s responsibilities will be as follows:
Providing technical support to customers and distributors, following the agreed customer strategy to win or sustain sales.
Managing the product portfolio, informing customers of the research and application information; offering nutrition advice and recommendations.
Conducting feed manufacturing trials to provide recommendations to customers.
Participating in the technical and marketing events in the region.
Working with QA/QC, manufacturing and industry departments.
Meeting sales targets for the region.
Supporting product regulatory compliance for the region, offering technical support to product registration.
Reporting to the Business Manager based in Nigeria and the Business Director based in Europe.
Administratively reporting to the Regional Director in South Africa.
Significant levels of travelling required across East Africa.
Travel outside the continent for periodic technical training.
The ideal candidates will have the following profile:
Significant animal feed industry experience in Kenya.
University degree plus Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition or related Agricultural discipline
Strong knowledge of Kenya and East African poultry industry.
Ability to formulate animal diets.
Fluent in English. French proficiency is a plus.
Ability to take initiative working alone as well as working well in a team.
Strong presentation and report writing skills
Willing and able to work in an international business environment with significant levels of travel.
On offer, will be a competitive salary and an excellent package.
