Technical Sales Manager Job Vacancy (Veterinary Medicine)


The company’s initial focus was to assist feed mills and home-mixers, with the production of their own livestock feeds through the formulation of customized diets.

The company has expanded its service offering to include the supply of livestock health and hygiene products, as well as offering specific advisory services on livestock nutrition, health, and management.

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager (Health and Hygiene)

  • Support the Zambian Country Manager and supplier sales teams in developing action plans for existing clients, focusing primarily on a range of health (vaccines) and hygiene (disinfectants and detergents) products in order to grow the business
  • Support the Zambian Country Manager and supplier sales teams in identifying new opportunities in the territory and developing action plans to attain new business
  • Provide technical and administrative support to clients in the territory that will enhance their businesses and promote the company’s position as a trusted partner in livestock production
  • Establish budget (target) sales figures for clients in the territory
  • Formulate and implement sales strategies to achieve targets
  • Perform client visits to monitor their performance. Work with the supplier technical teams by developing appropriate solutions for the client
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders; both clients and suppliers
  • Support the company and supplier operational teams to take and follow-up on orders with selected clients
  • Support the Financial Director in credit control
  • Monitor market share and competitor activities in the region

 

The successful candidate must:

  • Have a higher educational degree in animal science; preferably a Bachelor Veterinary Science (BVSc)
  • Have two to three years’ experience
  • Be able and willing to travel both locally and regionally
  • Must be licenced to drive
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Collaborate well with colleagues
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Be self-disciplined and organised

Remuneration:

The position concerns a full-time function with an attractive package of compensations and benefits.

How to apply

Email curriculum vitae (CV) to [email protected]  no later than 23rd December 2016.