Technical Sales Manager (Fertilizer)

A global fertiliser manufacturer is looking for a self-motivated and dynamic Technical Sales Manager to drive growth and expansion of speciality fertiliser in Vietnam.

About the Technical Sales Manager Role:

This position includes sales and technical consulting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow existing business in Vietnam
• Develop and create demand for the company products
• Expand the distribution network in Vietnam by identifying and developing new customers, new distributors and new markets
• Introduce and market new product and expansion of existing categories
• Develop annual sales plan and long term strategic growth plan
• Actively support distributors in the areas of marketing, business development and agronomic support
• Initiate, design, implement and manage field trials to support sales and growth
• Provide technical training on product and applications to distributors and growers
• Conduct field visit, agronomic service and give seminars to growers and plantations
• Acquire technical knowledge of company products and manufacturing capabilities
• Substantially increase sales in Vietnam in order to reach or surpass the company fiscal budget
• Development of an annual budget and action plan in coordination with Business Lead
• Monitor competitors pricing schemes and market activities
• Provide monthly activities flash report

To succeed in this role, the candidate must have a solid background in fertiliser sales and intimate knowledge of fertiliser and agriculture market in Vietnam

Key Requirements:

• University degree in agriculture, plant nutrition or other related disciplines with a minimum of five years' experience in a technical sales and business development role
• Past or current experience in fertiliser sales and marketing or agronomic service, preferably with an international company
• Experience in water soluble fertilisers and premium fertiliser products a strong plus
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge in fertiliser and plant nutrition
• Hands on agronomic field service expertise in open field agriculture, in particular tropical crops. Experience in design and setup of agriculture field trials a plus
• Consultative selling experience and a proven track record in sales management
• Good coaching skills, and able to comfortably interact with distributors, Ag retailers, growers, plantation owners and agronomists
• Self-driven, self-motivated. Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Good English proficiency
• Good computer skill especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Valid driving license
• Availability to travel frequently

This leading company has an outstanding international reputation in its field. This well-recognised brand offers a great working environment.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Apply today.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.