Sales Representative

SAKATA Vegetables Europe S.A.S.; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S. is seeking a Sales Representative based in Polokwane to drive vegetable seed sales and support farmers across the region. You will manage customer accounts, coordinate product trials, and contribute to regional sales planning.

The role requires experience in seed sales, agronomy knowledge, English proficiency, and willingness to travel. A tertiary qualification and a valid driver’s license are preferred. This position reports to the South African sales team.

Qualifications

• previous sales experience within the vegetable seed industry with good market knowledge
• a good knowledge of agronomy and irrigation providing support to farmers, while maintaining a commercial perspective.
• a tertiary qualification
• a good level of English, both written and spoken
• a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts
• Provide technical assistance to clients where possible
• Provide key customer support
• Develop market share
• Contribute to sales planning and budgets
• Assist with planning and arrangements of farmers days and other marketing/promotional activities
• Coordinate product trials within the region
• Collect and report up-to-date market information/data
• Maintain proficiency of sales skills and product knowledge
• Operate within budgeted OPEX
• Accurate and timeous completion of sales administration
• Delivery of product to clients, when necessary
• Coordinating all commercial activities within the region

Skills

Sales experience in seed industry

Agronomy knowledge

Irrigation knowledge

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Do you enjoy interacting with a diverse community of farmers, understanding their unique needs and providing high quality vegetable seed varieties to help them thrive? Are you self-motivated, able to manage your own schedule and eager to make a real impact in the agricultural industry? Are you keen to learn more about the Sales Representative position we have available? You will focus on vegetable seed sales, variety development and supporting farmers in South Africa. You will play a key part in implementing Sakata’s sales strategy within your region while contributing to the success of the greater Sakata group.

What will you do?

• Manage customer accounts
• Provide technical assistance to clients where possible
• Provide key customer support
• Develop market share
• Contribute to sales planning and budgets
• Assist with planning and arrangements of farmers days and other marketing/promotional activities
• Coordinate product trials within the region
• Collect and report up-to-date market information/data
• Maintain proficiency of sales skills and product knowledge
• Operate within budgeted OPEX
• Accurate and timeous completion of sales administration
• Delivery of product to clients, when necessary
• Coordinating all commercial activities within the region

Where will you work?

You will be based in Polokwane, preferably in Louis Trichardt.

Your manager, Mr. Johan Stronkhorst, is based at Sakata’s head office in Gauteng.

Do you fit this profile?

You have:

• previous sales experience within the vegetable seed industry with good market knowledge
• a good knowledge of agronomy and irrigation providing support to farmers, while maintaining a commercial perspective.
• a tertiary qualification
• a good level of English, both written and spoken
• a valid driver’s license

You are:

• willing to work flexible hours
• willing to travel
• able to work under pressure
• computer literate
• able to work within deadlines, with good personal time management
• a team player who finds it easy to communicate and collaborate within the team and with other departments

Do you want to know more about the company?

You will be part of Sakata’s South African sales team. While Sakata is a key international player in the seed industry, it has maintained a strong family spirit, creating a unique work environment defined by:

• A people focused culture – open communication at all levels
• Strong connection to the field – work closely with colleagues and customers in the fields
• Stability and long-term vision – with Sakata’s Japanese heritage, you will be part of a company that values sustainability, reliability and growth for the future.