Technical Sales Manager – South Africa

GROUPE ROULLIERRandburg, Gauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Since 1976, Phosphea, a subsidiary of Groupe Roullier (France), has been producing and selling inorganic feed phosphates and innovative specialty macro-mineral products for the animal nutrition industry.

We have been pioneers in research and innovation to bring added value to our customers with products truly adapted to their needs. Phosphea has a culturally diverse workforce of 550 employees across 5 continents and a presence in over 100 countries.

Our technical expertise and proximity to our customers are our key strengths. Our ambition is to address current industry challenges related to economic and zootechnical performance while protecting animal welfare and the environment.

To support our development in South Africa, we are recruiting a :

Techno-Commercial Manager – South Africa

Your main goal :

Reporting to the Development Sales Manager, you will further develop Phosphea's business activity in South Africa within the animal feed market.

Your main tasks :

Develop and expand the feed additive business by offering innovative products and customized sales solutions.
Engage in face-to-face selling and build strong relationships with key customers (feed mill farms, large animal farms).
Work closely with major poultry and large animal players in the region, understanding their business needs and managing stakeholders effectively.
Conduct market studies to identify opportunities and build long-term customer relationships.
Travel approximately 40% to 50% of the time to meet clients and support business growth.

Profile

University degree in a related field (e.g., Veterinary Science, Agronomy, Animal Nutrition, or similar).

Minimum of 4 years of experience in sales, focusing on providing customer-centric solutions.

Strong knowledge of the animal nutrition industry.

Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with professionals at all organizational levels.

Business and results-oriented with a passion for negotiating.

Eager to travel about 50% of the time.

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