Millar Cameron is a leading recruitment consultancy who provide recruitment talent solutions to the Food Value Chain, Agricultural, International Development, Logistics, Building Materials, Industrial Chemicals, Real Estate and Finance sectors in developing geographies with a particular emphasis on Africa.
Our client, a Global Leader in the Specialty Ingredients sector, are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Regional Technical Sales Manager, West Africa, Nigeria - Animal Nutrition
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The Technical Sales Manager will be based out of Nigeria and is responsible for the Animal Nutrition Sector across the West African Market
- The individual will be responsible for accelerating sales by exceeding the company’s annual and strategic plans.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical support to customers and distributors, following the agreed customer strategy to win or sustain sales.
- Managing the product portfolio, informing customers of the research and application information; offering nutrition advice and recommendations.
- Conducting feed manufacturing trials to provide recommendations to customers.
- Participating in the technical and marketing events in the region.
- Working with QA/QC, manufacturing and industry departments.
- Meeting sales targets for the region.
- Supporting product regulatory compliance for the region, offering technical support to product registration.
- Reporting to the Business Manager based in Nigeria and the Business Director based in Europe.
- Administratively reporting to the Regional Director in South Africa.
- Significant levels of travelling required across West Africa.
- Travel outside the continent for periodic technical training.
Requirements
- Significant animal feed industry experience in Nigeria.
- University Degree plus Master's Degree in Animal Nutrition or related Agricultural discipline
- Strong knowledge of the Nigeria and West African poultry industry.
- Ability to formulate animal diets.
- Fluent in English. French proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to take initiative working alone as well as working well in a team.
- Strong presentation and report writing skills
- Willing and able to work in an international business environment with significant levels of travel.
Remuneration
- On offer, will be a competitive salary and an excellent package.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online