Ladismith Cheese- Agricultural And B2B Sales Representative (Krugersdorp)

Sea Harvest Corporation Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking an Agricultural and B2B Sales Representative based in Gauteng. The role requires strong sales and negotiation skills, as well as experience in relationship management within the agricultural sector. Responsibilities include regular travel to various regions, maintaining client relationships, and assisting with marketing activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for agriculture and a relevant educational background. A company car and petrol card are provided to facilitate travel.

Benefits

Company car

Petrol card

Tools of the trade

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a post matric qualification in agriculture or related field.
• Proven experience in relationship management and development.
• Strong understanding of local farming systems and agricultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Regular customer visits to branches and farms.
• Assist with marketing functions including trade shows.
• Negotiate pricing with customers and buying offices.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Post matric qualification in agriculture or related field

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

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Job title: Ladismith Cheese- Agricultural and B2B Sales Representative (Krugersdorp)

Job Location: Gauteng, Krugersdorp

Position Overview

The role will be based in Gauteng and requires a person with relevant experience in agricultural commodity sales, especially in dealing with the agricultural co‑ops at branch and head office level as well as end users / farmers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong marketing and sales personality, as the role involves maintaining excellent relations with suppliers and clients, as well as on‑ground relationship development and management, which necessitates regular travel to the Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West regions.

The company provides a company car, petrol card, and all tools of the trade to support these travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular customer branch and head office visits / meetings as well as farms and veterinarian practices
• Visiting end users to educate them on product benefits and uses
• Assisting with the marketing function (advertising opportunities / trade shows)
• Pricing negotiation with buying head office and direct customers
• Ensuring customer orders are placed and stock rotation is well managed at customers.
• Assisting with co‑ordinating orders with the Johannesburg depot in line with the order / delivery cycle
• Follow‑up on payments from customers where required.
• Keeping the business up to date with the general market and competitor activities
• Proven experience in relationship management and development.
• Regular travel to the Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West regions.
• Self‑starter with the energy to work and grow with the company.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 with a post matric qualification in agriculture, veterinarian tech / assistant, pomology, microbiology, etc.
• Passion for agriculture, efficiencies on farm as well as packhouse and manufacturing plants.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in relationship management and development.
• Willingness to travel to the Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West regions, with a company car and petrol card provided.
• Self‑motivated and energetic.
• Intermediate level of ability with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong understanding of local farming systems and agricultural practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to identify customer needs and provide technical advice.
• Computer literate (MS Office, CRM software).
• Self‑motivated and target‑driven with a passion for the agricultural sector.