Irrigation Marketer

Interdot Solutions; Cradock; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cradock Trade seeks a Marketing and Sales professional to manage its irrigation division. You will develop comprehensive product ranges, market irrigation products, achieve financial targets, and nurture client relationships.

The role requires strong sales and marketing skills, Afrikaans and English fluency, and knowledge of irrigation systems; a relevant degree or diploma is advantageous and a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• 4–5 years' irrigation and related products experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Agricultural/Marketing degree or diploma is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive product ranges to cater to full irrigation needs.
• Market irrigation products.
• Achieve financial targets.
• Promote expansion and maintenance of client relationships.
• Control, management, and administration of irrigation stock.

Skills

Afrikaans & English

Sales & Marketing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial skills

Networking

Business acumen

Irrigation knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Agricultural/Marketing degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Marketing and management of Cradock Trade's irrigation division with the aim of maintaining, increasing, and expanding market share by developing new business and promoting the general performance and sales of Cradock Trade.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12;
• Agricultural/Marketing degree or diploma will be an advantage;
• 4 – 5 years' experience in irrigation and related products and services;
• Valid drivers license.

Skills

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English;
• Computer literate (MS Office);
• Thorough knowledge of irrigation products (center pivots and general irrigation);
• Strong sales & marketing skills;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Excellent skills in building relationships with clients as well as suppliers;
• Business acumen;
• Strategic and innovative thinking;
• Entrepreneurial skills;
• Networking ability;
• SABI irrigation qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive product ranges to cater to the full scope of irrigation needs;
• Market irrigation products;
• Achieve financial targets;
• Promote the expansion and maintenance of client relationships;
• Control, management, and administration of irrigation stock.