Agricultural Sales Representative - Gauteng

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company car

Travel allowance

Sales training

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a dynamic Agricultural Sales Representative to cover the Randburg region, blending on-site visits with remote proposal development. You will promote seeds, fertilisers, crop protection, and equipment, build long-term relationships with farmers, cooperatives and distributors, and drive sales targets.

The role requires a relevant degree, proven sales experience in agriculture, outstanding communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a mixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and proven sales experience in agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of crops and farming practices.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a sales territory with field and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies to meet targets for agricultural products.
• Build relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and distributors.
• Identify customer needs and recommend products.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical support.
• Prepare and present sales proposals and quotes.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Marketing/Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Agricultural Sales Representative to cover the Gauteng region. This hybrid role requires building strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses, combining on-site client visits with remote proposal development and follow-up. You will be responsible for promoting and selling a range of agricultural products, such as seeds, fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, or farm equipment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of agricultural markets, and a passion for helping farmers improve their operations through high-quality products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve targets for agricultural products within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and agricultural distributors.
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical information and support to clients.
• Prepare and present sales proposals, quotes, and follow up on orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the agricultural industry.
• Strong knowledge of crops, farming practices, and the agricultural market in the Gauteng region.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a sales territory effectively, including planning and time management, with a mix of field and remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Company car and travel allowance.
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing sales support.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing company in the vital agricultural sector.