Agriculture Area Sales Manager — Howick

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Howick; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 560 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC invites applications for an Agricultural Area Sales Manager to drive seed sales across the Howick region. The role manages a network of independent agents, supervises field activity, and ensures targets are met while delivering excellent service to farmers.

You will be the main point of contact for farmers, handle queries and complaints, coordinate with agents and the Howick branch, and spend most weeks on the road.

Qualifications

• Agricultural qualification or currently studying in agriculture.
• 3–5 years’ experience in agricultural sales or agronomy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively.
• Comfortable managing agents and handling farmer queries and complaints.

Responsabilités

• Manage and support independent agents across KwaZulu-Natal
• Ensure agents meet sales targets and maintain strong farmer relationships
• Oversee sales flow from agent submission to delivery and invoicing
• Conduct regular farm visits and agent check-ins
• Provide support for farmer queries, including seed complaints
• Work from the Howick branch on office days; field-based most of the week
• Contribute to regional sales growth and market development

Connaissances

Strong communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Formation

Agricultural qualification or studying towards

Description du poste

Description/Synopsis:

Our client, an industry-leading agriculture company with a national footprint, is seeking an Agricultural Area Sales Manager to manage and expand seed sales across the Howick region. The role oversees a network of independent agents, ensuring they are active in the field, meeting targets, and providing excellent service to farmers.

You will act as the central point of contact for farmers, handling queries, complaints, and technical support while ensuring smooth coordination between agents and the Howick branch. This is a highly mobile role — ideal for someone who thrives on relationship‑building, problem‑solving, and spending most of their week on the road.

Minimum Requirements

• Agricultural qualification or studying towards
• 3–5 years’ experience in agricultural sales or agronomy
• Valid driver’s licence
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively
• Comfortable managing agents and handling farmer queries and complaints

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and support independent agents across KwaZulu-Natal
• Ensure agents meet sales targets and maintain strong farmer relationships
• Oversee sales flow from agent submission to delivery and invoicing
• Conduct regular farm visits and agent check-ins
• Provide support for farmer queries, including seed complaints
• Work from the Howick branch on office days; field-based most of the week
• Contribute to regional sales growth and market development