ACCOUNT MANAGER – AGRICULTURE / AGRONOMY (HOESPRUIT)

MPRTC Recruitment; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MPRTC Recruitment is seeking an experienced agricultural sales professional to drive business development, manage client relationships, and expand our footprint with farms and agro customers. The role requires fluency in English and Afrikaans, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel to client sites across rural areas.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc Agriculture or Diploma, 1–5 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or diploma in Agriculture is required.
• 1-5 years' relevant experience in agriculture sales or related fields.
• Strong sales aptitude and interest in business development.
• Knowledge of agronomy, pesticides or agricultural testing is advantageous.
• Experience in agricultural sales or client relationship management is advantageous.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to farms and clients.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven, proactive and comfortable working towards sales targets.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

MS Office

Driver's license

Travel willingness

English & Afrikaans

Education

BSc Agriculture or National Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requirements

• BSc Agriculture or National Diploma in Agriculture
• 1-5 years' relevant experience
• Strong sales aptitude and interest in business development
• Knowledge of agronomy, pesticides or agricultural testing advantageous
• Experience in agricultural sales or client relationship management advantageous
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to farms and clients
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Results-driven, proactive and comfortable working towards sales targets