AgTech Growth Manager — Hybrid Field Partnerships

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonuses

Growth opportunities in AgTech

Sustainability-focused company mission

Health and retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth for innovative agricultural technology solutions in Mahikeng, North West. You will identify opportunities with farms and agricultural cooperatives and lead the end-to-end deal cycle.

The role combines extensive fieldwork with planning and remote collaboration in a hybrid setup, requiring travel across the territory, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate agritech value into

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Strong understanding of agricultural practices, challenges, and technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory and work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural sector, focusing on precision farming, crop management, and farm automation solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, farm managers, and agricultural businesses.
• Conduct market research to understand regional needs and competitive landscape.
• Create and present compelling proposals and demonstrations of agricultural technology solutions.
• Negotiate and close contracts, ensuring successful implementation and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the technical and support teams to ensure seamless delivery of solutions.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Account management

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth for innovative agricultural technology solutions in Mahikeng, North West. You will identify opportunities with farms and agricultural cooperatives and lead the end-to-end deal cycle.

The role combines extensive fieldwork with planning and remote collaboration in a hybrid setup, requiring travel across the territory, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate agritech value into