Seeds Area Sales Manager (Transylvania territory)
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We are looking for an Area Sales Manager, Seeds to drive sales growth and business development across our Transylvania territory.
In this role, you will take ownership of the commercial performance of the area, developing strong relationships with farmers, distributors and other strategic partners. You will implement the commercial strategy, coordinate the field sales promoter team and contribute directly to the local go-to-market approach.
This is a field-focused position combining customer visits and commercial activities with office-based work. Frequent travel throughout the assigned territory is required.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Own seed sales performance and business growth across the assigned territory.
- Assess market segments, potential, opportunities and trends to identify opportunities for growth.
- Contribute to the local go-to-market strategy and define the most effective distribution approach.
- Build and develop strong relationships with farmers, distributors and strategic business partners.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure their effective implementation.
- Manage key accounts and conduct competitive and profitability analyses.
- Implement the sales strategy and marketing plan within the territory.
- Coordinate local commercial initiatives and allocation of resources.
- Collaborate closely with CTS and Marketing teams to leverage available solutions.
- Own the forecasting process and monitor commercial performance.
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of sales promoters and support their development.
- Deliver agreed sales and profitability objectives.
- Manage receivables performance, including DSO and current invoice indicators.
- Ensure compliance with company sales processes, EH&S requirements, product stewardship and internal policies.
What You'll Bring
- University degree, preferably in Agriculture, Horticulture, Economics or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in agricultural sales, ideally within seeds, agricultural inputs or a similar environment.
- Previous experience managing a sales territory or coordinating a team would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of the agricultural sector and crop protection solutions.
- Experience working with distributors and key accounts.
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify business opportunities.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Leadership and coordination capabilities.
- Advanced user of MS Office and CRM tools.
- SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently throughout the territory.