Agritech SDR: Drive Farming Solutions

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Paid vacation and sick leave

Sales training and development

Career growth potential

Advancement to Account Executive roles

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sales Development Representative for a leading agricultural technology company in Paarl, Western Cape. You will identify and qualify leads, initiate contact via phone, email and social media, and schedule product demonstrations for Account Executives.

The role requires 1–2 years in sales, strong communication skills, and CRM familiarity (Salesforce/HubSpot). This is an on-site position with a collaborative team and clear progression into higher-level sales roles.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in sales, business development, or customer-facing role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong research skills and lead qualification.
• Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads within the agricultural sector using prospecting tools.
• Initiate contact with prospects via cold calling, email outreach, and social media.
• Qualify leads based on defined criteria to determine fit and interest.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives with qualified leads.
• Maintain accurate records of prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align on lead generation campaigns.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly targets for qualified leads and scheduled meetings.
• Stay informed about agricultural industry trends and technologies.
• Provide feedback to sales and marketing on market insights.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Research skills

CRM software

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Sales Development Representative for a leading agricultural technology company in Paarl, Western Cape. You will identify and qualify leads, initiate contact via phone, email and social media, and schedule product demonstrations for Account Executives.

The role requires 1–2 years in sales, strong communication skills, and CRM familiarity (Salesforce/HubSpot). This is an on-site position with a collaborative team and clear progression into higher-level sales roles.