Sales Manager - Agrochemicals

Job Description

Lead, manage, and develop a team of 2–3 sales representatives.Develop and execute sales plans aligned with the department’s commercial strategy and agreed sales and profitability targets.Set team targets, monitor performance, and provide coaching to improve sales effectiveness.Expand market coverage by developing distribution channels and identifying new business opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with agricultural distributors, dealers, and customers.Personally generate, negotiate, and close selected sales opportunities and high-value deals.Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support commercial planning and product positioning.Prepare sales forecasts and performance reports, highlighting opportunities and corrective actions.Guide the team in communicating product benefits and supporting field demonstrations.Conduct field visits to support the sales team, strengthen customer relationships, and assess market opportunities.Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, or a related field.7–10+ years of relevant experience in agrochemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, or agricultural inputs.At least 3 years of experience in a sales management or supervisory role.Proven experience managing sales teams and achieving sales targets.Strong knowledge of the Egyptian agricultural market and its distribution channels.Experience working with agricultural distributors and dealers.Good technical knowledge of fertilizers, plant nutrition, pesticides, crop protection programs, and major crops in Egypt.Experience in both fertilizers and crop protection products is preferred.Strong negotiation, business development, sales planning, forecasting, and customer relationship management skills.Ability to balance team leadership with personally managing selected sales opportunities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Willingness to undertake field visits.An MBA or relevant business qualification is an advantage.