Sales & Product Development Manager, Middle East & North Africa
Location: Middle East, North Aftrica, or outside the region but with convenient access to the region JOB TITLE: Middle East & North Africa Sales and Product Development Manager
DATE: March 15, 2014
REPORTS TO: General Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for customer management, commercial sales, product development, product trialing, selection, advancement, commercialization, pricing, forecasting and marketing in the region of Middle East & North Africa.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage customer relations, contracts, sales, delivery and product development.
- Collect and analyze current market information and develop sales and product development plans for Magnum hybrids.
- Coordinate and facilitate the placement of product trials, evaluations, and reporting.
- Work directly with Magnum Seed General Manager, Account Administrator, Shipping Manager, Product Development Administrator and Production Manager in the contracting, production, and shipping of commercial and experimental hybrids.
- Work closely with European Sales and Product Development Managers.
- Travel to the Middle East, North Africa. Travel to Turkey and Greece and Eastern Europe.
- Interact with Magnum Breeders located in California and Italy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to manage multiple activities to meet deadlines.
- Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, French and Arabic helpful.
- Able to travel to all countries within the region.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Business with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the seed industry in Sales or Product Management.
JOB LOCATION:
Located either within the region or outside the region with convenient access to travel to the region.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to interact with in-house and outside professionals and individuals to build solid customer sales and product line development.
APPLICATIONS
Please send your CV and cover letter to maria.villagomez@magnumseeds.com More positions from: Magnum Seeds, Inc. Posted from March 17, 2014 until September 17, 2014 SeedQuest reference number: 46554 |