Regional Sales Manager - North Rift at BASF East Africa Ltd

Duties will include the following:  

• Developing and defending the BASF products and market share in the region.
• Achieving the sales targets monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Developing and growing BASF market share by ensuring superior product presence in retail.
• Planning and management of regional sales forecasts per customer and product in the business monitor.
• Representing BASF during sales events and trade shows.
• Responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on market and competitor activities as well as trend threats and market opportunities.
• Attending and presenting technical product information at external and internal customer meetings.
• Managing demonstration trials to generate growth in sales.
• Implementing go-to-market strategies for key segments
• Ensuring adherence to and compliance with all BASF guidelines and procedures.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Degree in Crop protection, Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Agriculture or relevant field.
• Well informed and experienced within the crop protection industry in North Rift Region
• Key account management experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing, sales, technical and business development
• Field and project management experience
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)