Regional Sales Manager

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established input manufacturer and distributor is seeking a qualified professional to drive regional sales and marketing growth. This role entails providing technical support, managing customer relationships, and coordinating training and trials. The ideal candidate must have a tertiary qualification in Agricultural Sciences, 7+ years of experience, fluency in Afrikaans and English, and will need to travel extensively as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ practical experience in commercial agriculture.
• Hands-on experience in crop production, farm implements, and irrigation.
• Must have AVCASA and BASOS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company’s products and profile with stakeholders.
• Compile and implement a sales and marketing strategy.
• Manage sales and product forecasts based on sales history and budget.
• Coordinate product training, promotions, and marketing.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Sales growth

Technical support

Customer relationship management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Plant, Soil, or Agricultural Sciences

Job description

SUMMARY

A well-established input manufacturer and distributor of products for horticultural and field crops is seeking the above to be responsible for driving regional sales and marketing growth while providing technical support, managing customer relationships, coordinating training and trials, and ensuring effective product positioning across the area.

POSITION INFO

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a tertiary qualification in Plant, Soil, or Agricultural Sciences, along with AVCASA and BASOS accreditation
• Minimum 7+ years’ practical experience in commercial
• Must have hands‑on experience in crop production, farm implements, irrigation and general agricultural practice
• Proven experience of growing sales within an area as well as influencing the shift required to grow business
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Promoting the company’s products and profile with stakeholders in the area.
• Compiling and implementing a sales and marketing strategy for the area that focuses on current performance delivery and future growth performance.
• Managing sales and product forecasts based on sales history and budget.
• Engaging in solution‑oriented discussions regarding price lists and conducting daily liaison with procurement officers from relevant distribution companies.
• Remaining relevant by being appropriately informed on competing products and area strategies.
• Offering reliable and dependable technical support to agents and farmers on a variety of crops.
• Taking charge of and investigating complaints to achieve appropriate solutions.
• Coordinating product training, promotions, and marketing in general.
• Playing a leading role in and assisting with research and demonstration trials.
• Assisting in the development and identification of niche market products / opportunities.
• Assisting the marketing team with the compilation of technical information for all stakeholders.
• Being willing to travel extensively in designated areas.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying,