• Job Description

  Req#: 87764BR

  Job Description

  
  Area of Responsibility:
  Sales volume growth and development, as well as customer support functions, in Central South Africa (Free State, North-West, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape).
  Goals:

  • Maintain current key customers in Central South Africa.
  • Grow and develop the sales footprint in Central South Africa for ADM.
  • Provide basic technical customer support.
  • Develop and maintain the ADM additive market in Central South Africa.

  Main Tasks:
  Business Support:

  • Review and supervise all orders, customer requests, and technical support to fulfill customer requirements.
  • Provide basic technical, order, and planning support to customers.
  • Provide sales figures and statistics to the commercial team as requested.
  • Support sales and marketing functions.

  Sales Growth:

  • Expand the customer base in the region.
  • Increase sales volume in the region.
  • Develop a diverse sales mix (Premix/Additive/RM) to sustain margin growth and development.

  Project Management:

  • Upload Sales Force projects and tasks when required.
  • Maintain projects and status as needed.
  • Liaise with CD&D and the commercial team to ensure customer support requirements are met.

  Responsibilities:

  • Ensure customer support excellence and maintenance.
  • Drive growth and development of Premix & Additive volume.
  • Coordinate order placement and delivery.
  • Update Salesforce on a daily basis.
  • Provide feedback to the Commercial Manager and CD&D to ensure effective customer support.
  • Gain knowledge of the market and opportunities for premix and additive sales.
  • Develop ADM’s footprint in the region.

  
  
  Profile:
  Qualifications:
  Matric (Grade 12) and a tertiary qualification such as a BSc in Animal Science.
  Relevant Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in animal science/nutrition and sales.
  • Residence in Bloemfontein (Central SA).
  • Ability and willingness to travel (Company-provided vehicle).

  Knowledge:
  Intermediate computer skills (MS Office package: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
  Skills:

  • Presentation skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Sales-oriented.
  • Efficient in planning and travel.

  Personal Attributes:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty, and reliability.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work without supervision.
  • Self-disciplined and reliable.
  • Ownership mentality.
  • Dynamic personality.

  #IncludingYou
  
  Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
  
  For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
  
  

  About ADM
  
  At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

  Req/Job ID

  87764BR

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  Ref ID

  #LI-VC1

• About the company

  The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, commonly known as ADM, is an American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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