Eastern Seed Sales Manager – Territory Growth & Partnerships

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East region in South Africa. You will drive seed sales, manage key accounts, and implement the local go-to-market strategy while building strong relationships with farmers, distributors and partners.

The role focuses on field activities with regular travel and close collaboration with CTS and Marketing teams to leverage available solutions. University degree in Agriculture and 3–5 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 3–5 years in agricultural sales, ideally seeds or inputs.
• Experience managing a sales territory or coordinating a team is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector and key accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own seed sales performance and business growth in the assigned territory.
• Assess market segments and identify growth opportunities.
• Contribute to local go-to-market strategy and distribution approach.
• Build relationships with farmers, distributors and partners.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and implement them.
• Manage key accounts and analyze profitability.
• Lead forecasting and monitor commercial performance.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of sales reps and support development.
• Deliver agreed sales and profitability objectives.
• Travel frequently within the territory.

Skills

Agricultural sales

Territory management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

University degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Vylor is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East region in South Africa. You will drive seed sales, manage key accounts, and implement the local go-to-market strategy while building strong relationships with farmers, distributors and partners.

The role focuses on field activities with regular travel and close collaboration with CTS and Marketing teams to leverage available solutions. University degree in Agriculture and 3–5 years of experience are expected.