Agricultural Sales Representative

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Health insurance and retirement plan

Extensive product training and sales支持

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Agricultural Sales Representative to serve the Bloemfontein area, promoting crop protection chemicals, fertilizers, and seeds to farmers and agricultural businesses.

This hybrid role requires frequent travel to client sites and time in the office for reporting and planning; you will build relationships, present product information, and contribute to meeting sales targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business or a related field.
• Proven sales experience in the agricultural industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned sales territory.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve or exceed sales targets for agricultural products.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical information to clients regarding product features and benefits.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and market feedback to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

CRM software proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Agricultural Sales Representative to join their dynamic sales team serving the Bloemfontein area. This role is responsible for promoting and selling a range of agricultural products, including crop protection chemicals, fertilizers, and seeds, to farmers and agricultural businesses. You will build strong relationships with clients, understand their needs, and provide expert advice to drive sales and achieve targets. This hybrid position involves regular travel to client sites as well as time spent in the office for reporting and planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve or exceed sales targets for agricultural products.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical information to clients regarding product features and benefits.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and market feedback to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or a related field.
• Proven sales experience in the agricultural industry, with a strong understanding of farming practices and products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned sales territory.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission structure.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Extensive product training and sales support.
• Opportunities for career advancement in agricultural sales.