Row Crop Solutions Product Manager

Mayfly Agri; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in Centurion is seeking a seasoned sales agronomist to develop and sell a Biorational and Conventional product portfolio across allocated regions.

You will provide technical support to agents and farmers, run trials, organize information days, and lead pre-launch and launch activities. The role requires a strong background in row crops, budget management, and travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical, research, sales, and marketing experience in row crops.
• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or a similar qualification.
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans (read, write, speak).
• Valid driver's license and willingness/ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Developing and selling the Biorational and Conventional product portfolio in allocated regions to drive sales growth.
• Providing technical support at agent and farmer levels to address production challenges.
• Conducting trials to demonstrate the value proposition of products.
• Organizing and leading farmer and retailer information days to promote product awareness.
• Executing pre-launch and launch activities targeting farmers, dealers, agents, and key industry players.
• Developing programs for crop growth and protection based on knowledge of row crops.
• Conducting product training sessions for relevant stakeholders in the area of responsibility.
• Developing and managing budgets for the sales area and product range.
• Ensuring product stewardship practices are upheld throughout all activities.
• Building relationships based on trust and technical expertise with growers and agents.
• Creating demand and selling the value proposition of the product portfolio.
• Developing crop plans and identifying business opportunities to enhance market penetration.
• Performing ongoing research and development for products and relevant crops to increase production.
• Managing time effectively, working independently, and taking accountability for the assigned area.
• Driving business growth and sales through proactive strategies and inherent sales motivation.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge

Marketing experience

Row crops expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science

Job description

Mayfly Agri in Centurion is seeking a seasoned sales agronomist to develop and sell a Biorational and Conventional product portfolio across allocated regions.

You will provide technical support to agents and farmers, run trials, organize information days, and lead pre-launch and launch activities. The role requires a strong background in row crops, budget management, and travel across the region.