Agricultural Solutions Sales Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company vehicle

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Sales Executive to drive adoption of advanced agricultural solutions in the Nelspruit/Mpumalanga region. The role blends field visits with remote planning and client communications, requiring strong farming knowledge and sales acumen.

You’ll build relationships with farmers and agricultural enterprises, demonstrate products, and tailor solutions to improve yields and efficiency. Hybrid work enables field engagement and planning tasks from home or office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sales experience in agriculture or related sectors.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of farming practices and regional agricultural challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities within the Mpumalanga agricultural sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with farmers, co-operatives, and agricultural enterprises.
• Understand client needs and recommend suitable agricultural solutions (equipment, inputs, services).
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical advice to prospective clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals and ensuring satisfaction.
• Stay informed about agricultural trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with the technical support team for implementation and after-sales service.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports for management.

Skills

Sales experience

Agriculture knowledge

CRM software

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Sales Executive to drive adoption of advanced agricultural solutions in the Nelspruit/Mpumalanga region. The role blends field visits with remote planning and client communications, requiring strong farming knowledge and sales acumen.

You’ll build relationships with farmers and agricultural enterprises, demonstrate products, and tailor solutions to improve yields and efficiency. Hybrid work enables field engagement and planning tasks from home or office.