Agricultural Sales Representative

Farm; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural company seeks an Agricultural Sales Representative to drive the sales of soil and plant health products. This role involves developing strong customer relationships, providing technical guidance, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Applicants should possess a degree in Agronomy and have proven sales experience in the agriculture sector.

Qualifications

• Strong background in crop cultivation and agronomy essential.
• Proven experience in agricultural sales, particularly soil and plant health products.
• Certification in agricultural sales or crop management advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell soil and plant health products to agricultural customers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agronomists.
• Provide product demonstrations and technical support for customers.

Skills

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Customer Service

Negotiation

Crop Cultivation

Technical Guidance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Agronomy or related fields

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Pongola Area KwaZulu Natal : Our client is looking for an Agricultural Sales Representative to join the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling soil and plant health products to farmers & agricultural businesses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Agronomy Agricultural Science Horticulture or related fields is preferred.
• Additional certifications in agricultural sales or crop management would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in agricultural sales particularly in selling soil and plant health products.
• Strong background in crop cultivation agronomy or related agricultural fields.
• Experience working with farmers agronomists and agricultural businesses is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of soil and plant health issues including pest and disease management soil amendments and crop nutrition.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong technical understanding of agricultural products and crop cultivation techniques.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM software.
• Selfmotivated and goaloriented with the ability to work independently.
• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to provide expert advice.
• Willingness to travel frequently to visit customers and attend events.
• Passion for agriculture and improving farm productivity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Sales and Business Development :

• Promote and sell soil and plant health products to existing and potential customers within the agricultural industry.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers agronomists cooperatives.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets for soil and plant health products.
• Provide product demonstrations and technical support to customers.
• Negotiate pricing contracts and terms with clients to maximize sales while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Crop Cultivation Expertise :

• Use knowledge of crop cultivation and agronomy to advise customers on the most effective use of soil and plant health products.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations based on soil types environmental conditions and crop needs.
• Monitor crop performance and provide feedback to customers to optimize product use and improve yield.

Customer Service and Support :

• Offer ongoing customer support troubleshooting and problem resolution for productrelated issues.
• Conduct regular site visits to customer farms and facilities to assess needs and promote relevant products.
• Assist customers with understanding product labels usage instructions and best practices.
• Assist in the organization and delivery of training sessions and workshops for customers on product application and crop cultivation practices.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Customer Service,Cold Calling,Retail Sales,Territory Management,Upselling,Product Demos,Outside Sales,Medicare,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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