Regional Manager - Fertilizer Division

As a Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for fertilizers, your role will involve developing and executing sales and marketing strategies to achieve business objectives. You will be responsible for monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs in order to identify new opportunities. Additionally, you will lead a team of Area/Zonal Managers, Sales Officers, and field staff, drive farmer connect programs, product demonstrations, and awareness campaigns. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute regional sales & marketing strategies for fertilizers to achieve business objectives. - Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities. - Manage and lead a team of Area/ Zonal Managers, Sales Officers, and field staff. - Drive farmer connect programs, product demonstrations, and awareness campaigns. - Ensure timely supply chain coordination to meet demand and maintain adequate stock levels. - Establish and strengthen relationships with distributors, dealers, and institutional buyers. - Implement pricing, credit, and collection policies in the region. - Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to fertilizer sales and distribution. - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for senior management. - Provide training, motivation, and performance evaluation of the regional sales team. - Collaborate with agronomists, R&D, and marketing teams to introduce new products and solutions. Qualifications Required: - Must have 10-15 years of experience in the fertilizer/agri-input industry, with at least 3-5 years in a regional leadership role. - Strong leadership, team management, and decision-making skills. - In-depth knowledge of fertilizer products, agricultural practices, and rural markets. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. - Analytical and strategic thinking with a results-driven approach. - Ability to handle distributor networks and rural market dynamics. The company offers benefits such as cell phone reimbursement, health insurance, and Provident Fund. The job location is in South Karnataka and proficiency in English, Kannada, and Hindi is required. The work location is in-person.,