Sales Manager, North West Africa
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About the Role
ANDRITZ seeks a Sales Manager to drive profitable growth of Feed & Biofuel solutions in North West Africa. The role involves developing strategic plans, managing channel partners, and achieving sales targets with 70% travel.
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Responsibilities
- Drive commercial growth of ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel business in North West Africa
- Develop, propose, and implement strategic plans to optimize sales and profitability
- Develop and manage channel/agent networks across the region
- Achieve and exceed established targets and KPIs
- Cultivate relationships with potential customers and key accounts
- Develop quotations, lead negotiations, and secure contracts
- Track, analyze, and report market opportunities using CRM
- Support project execution and order transfer
- Participate in industry events and conferences
- Expand market share across key applications
- Demonstrate leadership and develop team skills
Requirements
- Bachelor/Master’s degree in a relevant technical area (Engineering) combined with strong sales experience
- Proven experience in service and technical sales of capital equipment and projects to key target industries (animal feed, pet food, etc.)
- Fluency in English and French
- Availability to travel approximately 70% of the working time
- Valid Driver license
- Experience in using CRM and other sales tools
- Arabic and other languages (good to have)
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Job Description
- The Sales Manager is responsible for further developing, managing, and being responsible for selling ANDRITZ portfolio in the North West African region with the main task to drive the business to a profitable growth track.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the commercial growth of the ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel (EFB) business (plant solutions, equipment, services) within the assigned region.
- Develop, propose, and implement strategic plans to optimize EFB sales and profitability within the region.
- Develop and manage both existing and new channel/agent networks across the region, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive sales and service offerings.
- Achieve and exceed established targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with potential customers and key accounts within the region.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the head office, product development teams, and the local market office within the region.
- Promote and represent all EFB products and services within the assigned region.
- Develop quotations, lead negotiations, and secure contracts in alignment with EFB’s pricing policies and approval procedures.
- Track, analyze, and report market opportunities and sales activities using ANDRITZ CRM and through monthly reports.
- Support and ensure successful project execution and seamless order transfer, providing all necessary technical and commercial information.
- Participate in relevant industry events and conferences to foster business development and stay informed on industry trends, identifying potential opportunities for new business.
- Expand market share across key applications (Animal Feed, Aqua & Pet Food, Biomass) while enhancing the ANDRITZ brand presence in the region.
Technical Skills
- Sales & Marketing principles
- Customer Experience Principles
- Machinery/engineering skills
- Feed equipment know how
- Markets knowledge: Animal Feed, Pet Food, Extrusion, Biomass, Waste
- Experience in market, customer and competitor mapping and development
- Track record and proven background in business development and sales of equipment
- Sales experience and knowledge of the target region market
- Experience in using CRM and other sales tools
- Technology skills (ANDRITZ IT and IoT Tools)
- Language skills: English and French fluency (must have), Arabic and other languages (good to have)
Position Attributes
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Ability to execute on strategies
- Systematic work approach, dynamic with assertiveness
- Reliable with high ethics
- Communication: Effective verbal, presentation and listening skills
- Entrepreneurship spirit
- Capability to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders, especially with customers
- Track record and proven background in business development and sales of equipment, process lines, aftermarket products and services.
- Leadership and People management
School Education
- Minimum: Bachelor/Master’s degree in a relevant technical area (Engineering) combined with strong sales experience and customer orientation.
- Good to have: MBI or Master in Business Administration and/or Marketing
Experience
- Proven experience in service and technical sales of capital equipment and projects to key target industries, including animal and aqua feed producers, pet food manufacturers, oilseed processing companies, sugar mills, and ethanol producers. A strong background in biomass, particularly within the bio
- Specific Industry Know How (by education and/or experience)
Other Requisites
- Availability to travel approximately 70% of the working time according to business needs.
- Valid Driver license.
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