Vacancy title:
Area Sales Manager

Jobs at:
Minjinqu Mines & Fertiliser Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
15 days from 30th April 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Minjingu Mines & Fertilizer Ltd is the only" Fertilizer manufacturer in Tanzania, it has its own formulations & Brands, it is looking for Area Sales Manager for Southern and Northern Tanzania to Sale, distribute and promote its products in the respective areas. Candidates who are able to take up this challenge are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• To achieve sales of the various fertilizers being produced by the company.
  
• Develop distribution set up through establishing Sales depots and other channels of distribution.
  
• Ensure that the products are available to the farmers easily in all the geographical areas Covered.

Duties

• Develop a business plan and Sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of Company Sores goals and profitability
  
• Develop data base of the Commercial farmers in the area, Different crops cultivated, Wholesale & Retail Agro dealers Cooperatives, etc.
  
• Supervise the depots in terms of staff performance, stocks and cash collection and banking.
  
• Monitor pricing and sales in the markets of competitive products
  
• Develop marketing strategies for achieving the sates target.
  
• Liaise with local governments -Agriculture departments on our product availability and performance.
  
• Develop programme for demos with them to educate farmers.
  
• Timely management feedback and reports on all the activities
  
• Control costs and meet budgetary guidelines.

Knowledge & Experience

• A bachelors or Master Degree in Business administration or related subject
  
• A basic Degree in Agriculture Sciences will be an added advantage
  
• 5-10 years’ experience in Sales of Fertilizers or Agri Business at a senior level
  
• Knowledge 0f Tanzania geographically and Agri business.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively at least 25 days in a month.
  
• Ability to lead the team and good communication skills.
  
• Self-driven person who is ready to achieve goals with minimum supervision.

Remuneration
The remuneration package will consist of a mix of basic salary and Sales based performance bonus/commission

Job application procedure
Apply within 15 days from date of advertisement & Minjingu Mines & Fertiliser Ltd
P.O. Box 912, ARUSHA email: sales@minjingumines.com