Agricultural Sales Representative

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission and performance bonuses

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training on new products

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Sales Representative to promote a range of farming products to farmers and agricultural businesses in the East London region and surroundings. You will build strong relationships, understand client needs, and provide effective solutions to enhance farm productivity and profitability.

Responsibilities include developing sales plans, identifying new customers, demos and field visits, negotiating terms, and staying updated on market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or related field.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities to engage farmers and businesses.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices and products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets for agricultural products.
• Identify and prospect new customers while maintaining relationships with existing clients.
• Provide product knowledge and advise customers on solutions for farming operations in East London.
• Conduct product demonstrations and field visits, and negotiate contract terms to close sales.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and new agricultural technologies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Agricultural Sales Representative to promote and sell their range of agricultural products and services to farmers and agricultural businesses in the East London region and surrounding areas. This role involves building strong customer relationships, understanding client needs, and providing effective solutions to enhance farm productivity and profitability. You will be the face of the company in the Eastern Cape, requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills, coupled with a solid understanding of agricultural practices and products. The ideal candidate is passionate about agriculture and driven to achieve sales targets, contributing to the growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve assigned sales targets for agricultural products (e.g., fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, machinery).
• Identify and prospect new potential customers, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Provide technical expertise and product knowledge to customers, advising them on the best solutions for their farming operations in East London .
• Conduct product demonstrations and field visits to showcase product benefits and address customer queries.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals effectively.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and new agricultural technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural sales or a related customer-facing role.
• Strong understanding of agricultural products, farming practices, and the local agricultural market.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance bonuses.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Training on new products and sales techniques.
• Opportunity to work within the vibrant agricultural community of the East London area.