Regional Crop Protection Specialist

4 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa UPL Full time
Job Overview:
UPL is a leading company in the agricultural inputs industry, and we are seeking a Regional Crop Protection Specialist to join our team in Southern Africa. As a key member of our commercial team, you will be responsible for driving business initiatives to contribute to reaching regional financial targets, with a specific focus on Natural Plant Protection (NPP) products.

About the Role:
As a Regional Crop Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for executing business strategies to drive sales growth and profitability in the region. Your main focus will be on NPP products, including BioSolutions, biological, and plant nutrition products. You will work closely with regional UPL Business Managers to coordinate and plan strategies for allocated regions.

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Business Development:
    • Develop relationships with B2B customers, such as River BioScience, AECI Plant Health, Omnia, InteliGro, Bancella, Rovensa, etc.
    • Identify portfolio gaps and needs, and support Portfolio Managers in capturing business cases and getting new products commercialized.
  2. NPP Product Sales:
    • Drive commercial sales of NPP products, meeting annual commercial targets as part of KPIs.
    • Collaborate with regional Commercial teams to develop and implement go-to-market strategies for NPP products.
  3. Relationship Management:
    • Build and maintain relationships with distributors, such as Nexus, Protecta, CHC, etc., and their customers.
    • Liaise with Marketing Department to compile marketing and training material for NPP products.

Requirements:
  1. Experience:
    • 5 years' experience in crop protection industry in marketing & business development positions.
  2. Qualifications:
    • BSc Degree or Diploma in Agriculture. BASOS and AVCASA certified.

Estimated Salary Range:
R1,200,000 - R1,800,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About UPL:
We are a leading company in the agricultural inputs industry, committed to providing innovative solutions to farmers and other stakeholders. We offer a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development.

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