Agriculture Sales Representative

CFAM Technologies; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Agricultural Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. This role involves building strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses, promoting innovative products, and representing the company at key industry events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture and the ability to travel frequently to meet clients and gather market insights. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong sales background, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in agricultural sales or a related field.
• Strong understanding and personal interest in farm animals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Promote and sell agricultural products to new customers.

Skills

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Time Management

Customer Service

Cold Calling

Retail Sales

Territory Management

Upselling

Product Demos

Negotiation

Education

Matric

Sales Qualifications

Tools

MS Office

CRM Software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Agricultural Sales Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses, promoting our products and services, and representing our company at industry events.

1. Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
2. Sales and Promotion: Actively promote and sell agricultural products and services to new potential customers.
3. Trade Show Attendance: Represent the company at local, regional, and national agricultural trade shows, events, and conferences. Provide product demonstrations, answer questions, and generate leads.
4. Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the products, including their impact on farming and agricultural operations.
5. Travel: Frequent travel required to visit clients, attend industry events, and gather market intelligence across the region.
6. Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to continuously improve product offerings and strategies.
7. Customer Support: Provide excellent customer service, follow up on sales leads, and ensure client satisfaction with product performance. Ensure timely deliveries.
8. Reporting: Keep accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and feedback to inform future strategies.

Qualifications

• Education: Matric, Sales, and related qualifications.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in agricultural sales or a related field.

Additional Information

Key Skills Required:

• Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and industry events.
• Strong understanding and personal interest in animals, particularly farm animals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Strong sales skills, including rapport building, negotiation, and closing deals. Ability to represent the brand effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software. Ability to understand and explain technical product specifications.

Note: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 15 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via official email or telephone. Interviews will be held only in Potchefstroom.

Please apply using the provided link. Closing date: 20 March 2025.

Remote Work & Employment Type

Details to be specified in the application process.

Key Skills

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