Agricultural Sales Representative

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 32,997,000 - 54,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Commission-based pay

Sales training and product support

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Sales Representative to cover the Sandton region and surrounding agricultural areas, promoting fertilizers, seeds, pesticides or equipment to farmers and agribusinesses.

You will build strong relationships, understand client needs, provide technical advice and product demonstrations, and drive sales growth through effective territory management and timely order processing.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in agriculture.
• Strong understanding of agricultural products and farming practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Identify and prospect new customers within the territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Provide product information, technical advice and demonstrations.
• Negotiate prices, contracts and process orders accurately.

Skills

Sales experience

Agricultural knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Territory management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture/Agribusiness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Agricultural Sales Representative to join their team, covering the Sandton region and surrounding agricultural areas. This role involves promoting and selling a range of agricultural products, such as fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, or equipment, to farmers and agricultural businesses. You will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, understanding their needs, and providing effective solutions to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of the agricultural sector in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve targeted sales volumes and revenue goals.
• Identify and prospect new potential customers within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing clients.
• Provide product information, technical advice, and demonstrations to prospective customers.
• Negotiate prices and contracts, and process sales orders accurately.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and product developments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the agricultural industry.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural products, farming practices, and the local market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Sandton area.
• A degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance bonuses.
• Company car and fuel allowance for business travel.
• Comprehensive sales training and product support.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading agricultural company.
• A key role interacting with the agricultural community in Sandton .