An experienced and passionate Business Development and Sales Manager, mainly in the Agriculture industry. Amongst others, developed extensive technical knowledge on various crops, crop protection, crop production, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilisers and sustainable farming. Sustained track record of meeting or exceeding sales and growth targets, building and maintaining customer relationships, as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong in collaboration, flexibility and adaptability while skilled at communicating, negotiating and engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including farmers and researchers. Pursuing ongoing self-development and enrichment and being an effective and committed learner.● Crop Protection – AVCASA (Association of Veterinary and Crop Associations of South Africa) Academy, South Africa - 2016● Disease Management – Villa Academy (a leading agriculture training academy), South Africa - 2014● Application Technology – Villa Academy (a leading agriculture training academy), South Africa - 2014● Forklift Operator – Worksafe, Australia (valid until Sept 2027)Personal Attributes and Other Skills● Well-developed relationship and interpersonal skills enabling successful engagement with diverse stakeholders;● Collaborative, flexible and proactive;● Resourceful, innovative and committed;● Enthusiastic, resilient and positive;● Detail and outcome focussed;● Self-motivated and resilient;● Strong focus on continuous self-development and learning;● Solid organisational, time management, prioritisation and planning capabilities;● Excellent written and verbal communication skills;● Capable of working successfully in a team or autonomously;● Integrity; ● Leadership – leading, guiding and motivating a team;● Software skills (all at a proficient level):o MS Office suite at a proficient level;o MS Teams;o Workforce;o Zoho.