Area Sales Manager -Southern Africa

Responsibilities

• Establishing a robust, high-performing Distribution Network in Southern Africa.
• Growing Rain Bird Landscape & Ag product sales ahead of market growth.
• Evaluating market potential and providing recommendations on pricing promotions and product introductions.
• Providing strategic planning recommendations and execution.
• Focusing on achieving tangible outcomes that provide meaningful business growth results and market share gain.
• Growing brand awareness and market presence.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Key Decision Makers, Influencers, and Specifiers.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for Rain Bird landscape & Ag products.
• This position will require extensive international travel (70-75%).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of successful product sales and/or specification experience (Sales through projects and distribution channels).
• BA or BS degree or similar qualification.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form.
• Proactive, self-driven individual who achieves results both individually and through team leadership.
• Strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels, from a wide range of business functions.
• Willingness to accept new challenges and a strong desire to grow within the organization.
• Experience in working within a multinational organization.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications:

• Mechanical / Agriculture Engineering.
• Irrigation Industry experience within the Southern African Territory.

Location: United Arab Emirates

Application: Apply for this job online.