Sales Consultant - Agricultural Sector

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commission incentives

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a knowledgeable Sales Consultant to support the agricultural sector in Upington, Northern Cape. You will promote and sell specialized agricultural products and advise farmers and agribusinesses.

This hybrid role blends field visits with remote planning tasks to maximise reach. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in agriculture, a solid understanding of farming operations, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of farming operations and challenges in the Northern Cape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a hybrid setup.
• A relevant qualification in Agriculture or a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for agricultural products within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Provide expert advice on product application and best practices to clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for agricultural products and solutions.
• Stay informed about agricultural trends, challenges, and new technologies relevant to the region.

Skills

Sales experience

Agriculture knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Education

Agriculture qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Sales Consultant to serve the agricultural sector in the Upington, Northern Cape region. This role involves promoting and selling specialized agricultural products and solutions directly to farmers and agricultural businesses. You will need to possess a strong understanding of farming practices and challenges within the region to effectively advise clients. You will need to possess a strong understanding of farming practices and challenges within the region to effectively advise clients. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, combining field visits with remote administrative and planning tasks, optimizing your efficiency and reach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for agricultural products within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses.
• Provide expert advice on product application and best practices to clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for agricultural products and solutions.
• Stay informed about agricultural trends, challenges, and new technologies relevant to the region.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the agricultural sector .
• Strong understanding of farming operations and challenges in the Northern Cape .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a hybrid setup.
• A relevant qualification in Agriculture or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in agricultural sciences.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund contribution.
• Travel expenses and vehicle allowance provided.
• A supportive team environment focused on serving the agricultural community.