ACCOUNT MANAGER

Farm Manager SA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa, seeks an agronomy sales representative to drive pesticide testing services and advisory support for citrus, avocado, and subtropical fruit clients.

You will build a client database, implement sales plans with the Head of Agriculture, and translate lab results into actionable agronomy guidance, helping growers optimize yield and quality.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in agriculture or equivalent with sales experience.
• Knowledge of pesticide management and agronomy is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell pesticide testing services and agronomy consultancy.
• Develop and maintain a database of leads and clients.
• Implement sales and marketing plans with Head of Agriculture.
• Provide timely reports and updates.
• Understand and advise on MRL analyses.
• Assist clients in interpreting lab results.
• Ensure compliance with client and industry requirements.
• Assist agronomist with agronomic advice.
• Conduct farm visits to assess client needs.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Pesticide knowledge

Agronomy knowledge

Customer-focused

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc Agriculture

N. Dip Agriculture

Sales & Marketing diploma

Job description

Hoedspruit Area, Limpopo Province – South Africa:

This role combines pesticide testing services with agronomic consultancy, driving new business, managing client relationships, and providing technical guidance to optimize crop production and quality.

The incumbent will focus on citrus, avocado, and subtropical fruit clients, working closely with the Head of Pesticides to grow the customer base and ensure high-quality advisory and laboratory services.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC Agriculture, N. Dip Agriculture -Sales & Marketing diploma will be an advantage and Agronomy.
• Sales aptitude and pesticide and agronomy knowledge will be advantageous.
• Customer-focused, target-driven, and results-oriented.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy and pesticide management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Confident, flexible, and innovative.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sell pesticide testing services and agronomy consultancy.
• Develop and maintain a database of leads and clients.
• Implement sales and marketing plans with Head of Agriculture.
• Provide timely reports and updates.
• Understand and advise on MRL analyses.
• Assist clients in interpreting lab results.
• Ensure compliance with client and industry requirements.
• Assist agronomist with agronomic advice.
• Conduct farm visits to assess client needs.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted