Branch Manager

Job Description : BRANCH MANAGER RWANDA/MALAWI FOR AGRO CHEMICALS a leading player in the Agriculture Sector in Tanzania/East Africa supplying farmers with Agrochemicals and farm inputs such as knapsack sprayers is hiring Branch Manager to start the business in Malawi & Rwanda Job Description Spearhead all Zambia sales for Agrochemicals and crop protection of chemicals. Develop, formulate and implement all Zambia sales strategy. Set up and manage sales and distribution network across the country, Appoint channel partners, stockiest, distributors, dealers and retailers along with identifying other ways to increase distribution networks. Deliver sales revenue targets for Zambia. Develop effective market-wise sales strategies to meet desired objectives. Effectively launch new products and implement market development activities with trade marketing initiatives. Develop and maintain a secured collection system. Communicate with clearing forwarding agents, arrange logistics and oversee timely distribution. Study market changes and development of competitor’s prices, products and their direct and indirect effects, supported by relevant reports. Create product awareness and brand visibility and expansion of market reach. Maintain strong relationships across commercial farmers, agents, stockiest etc. Candidate Profile Agribusiness Qualifications (BSc/MBA) or equivalent. 10-15 years experience in the agrochemical field or crop protection chemical sales across sub-Saharan Africa. Prior exposure in rural sales and rural markets of any African countries and markets. 3 to 5 years work experience retail/wholesale managerial and administrative oversight post in Agribusinesses Experience in launchings new products. Experience in identifying and appointing distributors. Capable of creating and handling a sales team. Ambitious and passionate candidate with strong customer orientation and comfortable with agrochemical distribution. Should have a passion for agriculture and farming community development and willing to learn about crops and pests. Should have a strong commercial orientation with a drive and focus towards enhancing profitability.

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