SADC Sales Manager

Johannesburg South Africa Sales, Customer Service & Origination

Job Description

SADC Sales Manager At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet demand, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health, and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

ADM Nutrition South Africa, is a subsidiary of the ADM Animal Nutrition & Health, a world leader in animal nutrition.
Our customized micronutrient blends provide cost-effective solutions while utilizing the highest quality raw ingredients. Built on our reputation for outstanding quality and service, we deliver formulation and ingredient expertise that our customers have come to count on.

Your Responsibilities

Within the role you will be responsible to drive the commercial sales in a dedicated region.
You will:

• Be responsible for sales and marketing of a range of specialty ADM nutrition solutions in the region.
• Take the lead on new commercial development initiatives of the ADM premix brand
• Build a strong network with external stakeholders like suppliers, producers, feed millers, consulting nutritionists and key influences in this dynamic sector
• Liaise with or manage depot where applicable
• Display a strong technical knowledge and stay up to date with research, market trends and business opportunities.
• Participate in industry technical and marketing forums

You have

• Minimum of BSc Agriculture degree –Animal science or a related business degree
• Registration with relevant professional body
• At least 4 years of related sales experience in the feed industry; preferable in SADC
• Commercial Development exposure within SADC and /or Central & East Africa
• Solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• Good interpersonal skills and a good business acumen
• Good communication skills including presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and extract value from service offerings
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Service orientation and relationship building capabilities.
• Desire to travel locally and internationally as it is an essential part of this job
• You are internationally mobile, welcoming new opportunities in a highly dynamic, global environment with the willingness to go the extra mile.

Our Offer

• A high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
• Colleagues with great team spirit who are passionate about solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow
• An attractive remuneration
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. #IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
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