Territory Sales and Development Manager - Vic / TAS

• Location – Melbourne, Vic and surrounds
• Manage an Established Broadacre Portfolio into Distribution
• Develop New Products into the Horticulture Market
• Mid $100K Package

About the Company

Our Client is the leading producer and marketer of scientifically developed bio-fertiliser and bio-stimulant products for agriculture. Our purpose is to harness the best science to support sustainable farming and a healthier planet.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager Sales and Marketing, you will focus on building and supporting our microbial business with concentrated efforts through our retail and end-user customers across Victoria and Tasmania.

Responsibilities

• New business development into horticulture production systems
• Manage an established Broadacre Portfolio into Distribution
• Customer support, training and education relating to our technology and innovation
• Demand creation with end-user customers to support market development (e.g., farm calls, grower meetings etc.)
• Execution of territory field demonstraion campaigns to support new product launches and business development
• Attendance at key field days and industry meetings
• Contribute to our team’s success in exceeding our annual business budget and management of your annual territory expense budget

Education / Experience / Skills

• Degree or diploma in agriculture or related field and 3+ years of retail/grower sales experience in the seed or crop protection market preferred
• Field agronomy and field trial management experience
• An understanding of the rural distributor/retail landscape
• Understanding of current agronomic practices & constraints
• Keen interest in business development and building innovative brands in the market with distributors and growers