Account Manager - Agriculture

Scistaff; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Scistaff is seeking an Account Manager - Agriculture in Hoedspruit to drive new business and manage client relationships within the laboratory services division. The role combines pesticide testing services with agronomic consultancy to optimize crop production and quality for citrus, avocado, and subtropical fruit clients.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor degree or National Diploma in Agriculture with 1-5 years' experience; a Diploma in Sales & Marketing or Agronomy qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or National Diploma in Agriculture with 1-5 years' work experience.
• A Diploma in Sales & Marketing or qualification in Agronomy will be advantageous.
• Sales aptitude and knowledge of pesticides and agronomy will be advantageous.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Pesticides knowledge

Agronomy knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor degree in Agriculture

National Diploma in Agriculture

Diploma in Sales & Marketing

Job description

A supplier of laboratory services is seeking an Account Manager - Agriculture to join their Business Development department in Hoedspruit. 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.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or National Diploma in Agriculture with 1-5 years' work experience.
• A Diploma in Sales & Marketing or qualification in Agronomy will be advantageous.
• Sales aptitude and knowledge of pesticides and agronomy will be advantageous.

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