Agricultural Sales Representative - Eastern Cape

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel allowance

Mobile phone

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an Agricultural Sales Representative to build relationships with farmers and agri-businesses across the Eastern Cape, promoting our range of seeds, fertilisers, crop protection and machinery.

The role requires travel within the region, strong knowledge of farming practices, proven sales experience, and a valid driver's license; a competitive base salary with uncapped commission, company car, fuel allowance and health and retirement benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Proven track record in sales is required.
• In-depth knowledge of farming practices in the Eastern Cape is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve targets for agricultural products (e.g., seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, machinery).
• Build and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients in the farming sector.
• Provide expert advice on product application, benefits, and solutions to meet client needs.
• Conduct product demonstrations and field visits to showcase the value of company offerings.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities in East London and surrounding areas.

Skills

Proven sales track record

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Agribusiness

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading supplier of agricultural inputs and equipment in the East London region, is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Agricultural Sales Representative . This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses across the Eastern Cape , understanding their needs, and promoting the company's range of products and services. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of agriculture and a passion for sales, contributing to the growth of the company and supporting the local farming community. This position requires frequent travel within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve targets for agricultural products (e.g., seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, machinery).
• Build and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential clients in the farming sector.
• Provide expert advice on product application, benefits, and solutions to meet client needs.
• Conduct product demonstrations and field visits to showcase the value of company offerings.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities in East London and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the agricultural industry.
• In-depth knowledge of farming practices, crop cycles, and agricultural inputs common in the Eastern Cape .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the sales territory and possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Company car, fuel allowance, and mobile phone provided.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Extensive product training and professional development opportunities.
• A crucial role supporting the agricultural sector in the East London region and beyond.