Bilingual Technical Sales Manager

The National Sales Manager of Mexico will have the opportunity to build ICL’s Innovative Ag Solutions Technical Sales Team and lead the sales growth within the region. This role will require a strong leadership mindset that can identify, attract, train, and retain strong technical sales managers for the ICL team. This role will be responsible for building and growing the sales of the crop nutrition portfolio including granular, water soluble, control release, foliar, and liquid fertilizers. This will include customer relationship management from the distributor to retailer and grower level and a broad portfolio of ICL products. This role will be responsible for identify and securing the agronomy funding necessary to support the portfolio development within and sales growth within the region. This role will work closely with segment business development managers, marketing, and sales operations to ensure a positive customer experience and the highest level of commercial excellence. Provide technical support to the TSM and deliver effective training for them and for our partners’ sales teams on the proper use of granular, liquid, water soluble, and controlled release fertilizers in agriculture

Design a sales growth strategy that accelerates market expansion and strengthens our competitive position within the territory

Strengthen relationships with existing retail and distribution clients in the territory and expand our presence in emerging regions

Produce sales forecasts on annual basis and monthly updates to support ongoing SOP process

Fully utilize CRM tool daily recording all customer interactions and review company reports to manage the territory

Know and understand the financial expectations of the sales budget, how to drive profitable business

Participate on Global, NA & local meetings in English.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in speaking, reading, and writing

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field preferred with coursework in plant science, soil science, plant health and plant nutrition preferred
• 5+ experience and demonstrated success with agricultural sales, knowledge and use of nutritional solutions recommendations
• Existing distributor, retail, and/or large grower connections within the geography
• Experience developing complete nutrient management programs following Good Agronomic Practices (GAP)
• Analytical skills including ability to read and understand nutritional values relating to soil, water, and plant material
• Computer skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Map Point, CRM
• Valid US Visa & valid driver’s license in MX

Master’s degree in Agronomy; graduate of recognized agricultural institution

Master´s degree in Business Administration.

Interest in continuing education, proactive in getting trainings and keep learning.

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website

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