RSA Area Sales Manager MF

AGCO; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO, a global leader in agricultural machinery, is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Johannesburg. The successful candidate will lead sales activities and ensure targets are met across the territory. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a strong understanding of agricultural machinery and market dynamics, alongside excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance (day-to-day & major medical care)

Risk insurance (disability, life cover)

Retirement planning

Free Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sales-related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of agricultural machinery.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales and margin targets according to plans.
• Establish and control the annual sales plan for the territory.
• Develop knowledge of the agricultural industry and market needs.

Skills

Communication

Sales Management

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Date: Jul 9, 2025

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Workplace Type: Onsite

Our Sales Team is relentless in the pursuit of excellence, ensuring AGCO delivers the best products and services in the industry in the most efficient, cost-effective way. We are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales activities in the respective regional area to achieve the net sales, gross margin, and market share targets, as agreed with the Head of Sales, Africa. This position may be based in the territory, primarily in Free State and North West.

Your Impact

• Deliver sales and margin targets according to plans (budget and forecasts) for the territory and product/brand line.
• Participate in establishing the annual sales plan for the territory and provide operational control of sales.
• Support the distribution organization within the markets to give AGCO a competitive advantage and deliver superior customer service, in cooperation with the Distribution Development Team.
• Assist in developing and maintaining aggressive and engaging dealer/distribution sales teams that achieve targets for growth and market presence, and meet objectives for sales and inventory management.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the agricultural industry in the markets and understand the wants and needs of the marketplace.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of sales-related experience.
• Good product and competition knowledge with appreciation of machine application.
• In-depth knowledge of technical aspects of agricultural machinery is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Afrikaans are essential.

AGCO South Africa offers a value proposition to our employees, emphasizing teamwork and a welcoming culture, inspired by our 3 Tractors at the main building entrance. Our employee benefits include health insurance (day-to-day & major medical care), risk insurance (disability, life cover), retirement planning, and free Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) for support during life events or unforeseen circumstances.

We value inclusion and recognize that a diverse workforce drives innovation. We are committed to building a team with varied experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future — apply now!

AGCO is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing agricultural machinery and precision technology. Our brands include Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx, and Valtra. We provide farmers with equipment, smart farming solutions, and services to help sustainably feed the world.