Sales Manager-Horticulture at Corporate Staffing

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development- Export and Local.
• Proactively create additional sales with new and existing customers.
• Meet planned sales goals.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all sales customers.
• Provide superior customer service to new and existing customers.
• Track and analyze customer sales history and purchasing trends.
• Identify and strategically pursue industry trends in fast-growing segments.
• Handling marketing functions and special promotions.
• Prepare sales reports and correspondence in a timely and effective manner.
• Effectively liase with agronomy team daily to understand the produce available
• Communicate product requirements daily to the packhouses and problem solve to ensure that products meet the specifications of the clients.
• Identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders to drive sales growth.
• As part of marketing efforts develop tailored sales and promotional strategies for specific crop types and sectors.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for business expansion and improvement.
• Be a brand ambassador and regularly post on social media on the availability of products
• Attend industry events and travel to visit customers to build long lasting relationships
• Prepare and present regular sales reports, forecasts, and updates to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience in the horticulture industry.
• Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
• Experience in customer relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to providing great customer service.
• Experience in collaboration cross functions with agronomy and packhouse teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel nationally to meet with clients, farmers, attend industry events, and oversee sales operations.