Fertiliser Sales Agent

TWK Agri; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TWK Agri, through Constantia Fertiliser, invites applications for a Fertiliser Sales Agent based in Umlaas, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on promoting fertiliser products to agricultural customers, providing expert product recommendations and customised fertiliser solutions.

You will build relationships, coordinate orders and contribute to fertiliser programmes across crops. A tertiary qualification in sales or agriculture and 5 years fertiliser experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Tertiary qualification in sales, management or agriculture preferred.
• Five years of fertiliser industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing a deep understanding of fertiliser products, compositions, benefits and application methods.
• Recommend suitable products and application strategies aligned with customer goals.
• Coordinate fertiliser orders, ensuring accurate quantities and delivery schedules.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical assistance, address inquiries and concerns.
• Maintain positive business relationships to drive future sales.
• Develop cost estimates and proposals for fertiliser programmes tailored to crop needs and budgets.
• Familiar with basic fertiliser programs (Wheat, Canola, Barley, Oats, Lupins, Luzern and Cover crops).
• Take soil and leaf samples.
• Monitor crops during the growing season.

Skills

Negotiation

Team player

Self-discipline

Target-driven

Computer literate

Own transport

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification (sales, management, agriculture)

BASOS certificate

Job description

Constantia Fertiliser, part of the TWK Group, has the following vacancy available: Fertiliser Sales Agent at Umlaas, KwaZulu-Natal.

Job Summary

This role involves promoting and selling fertiliser products to agricultural customers by providing expert product recommendations and customised fertiliser solutions and identify new business opportunities, support customers throughout the sales process, and ensure the successful implementation of fertiliser programmes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Developing a deep understanding of various fertiliser products, their compositions, benefits, and application methods
• Utilising fertiliser expertise to recommend suitable products and application strategies that align with the customer’s agricultural goals
• Coordinating fertiliser orders, ensuring accurate quantities and delivery schedules are met
• Providing pre-sales and post-sales technical assistance, addressing customer inquiries and concerns
• Maintaining positive business relationships to future sales
• Developing cost estimates and proposals for fertiliser programs tailored to customers crop needs and budgets
• Basic fertiliser programs (Wheat, Canola, Barley, Oats, Lupins, Luzern and Cover crops)
• Taking of soil and leaf samples
• Crop monitoring during the growing season

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification (sales, management, agriculture)
• 5 years’ experience in the fertiliser industry
• BASOS certificate (advantageous)
• Good negotiation skills
• Team player
• Good self-discipline
• Target and goal driver
• Computer literate
• Own transport

Take the next step in your career with TWK Agri, a trusted leader in agriculture and beyond.

*The company can expire job adverts at any time at their own discretion.

**TWK Agri supports the principles of Employment Equity and reserves the right to prioritise candidates in line with our Employment Equity targets.

***Although position is advertised in Pietermaritzburg, it will be based in Umlaas.