Seed Sales Leader - East Territory

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East region to grow seed sales and strengthen farmer, distributor, and partner relationships. You will drive the commercial strategy, support the team, and shape local go-to-market execution.

The role is field-focused with frequent travel; you’ll own forecasting, coordinate sales reps, and deliver sales and profitability targets for the territory.

Qualifications

• University degree in Agriculture or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in agricultural sales, ideally seeds or inputs.
• Experience managing a sales territory or coordinating a team is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector, especially summer grain crops.
• Experience with mega farming businesses and key accounts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own seed sales performance and drive business growth in the territory.
• Assess market segments, opportunities and trends for growth.
• Contribute to local go-to-market strategy and distribution approach.
• Build and develop relationships with farmers, distributors and partners.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure implementation.
• Manage key accounts and conduct profitability analyses.
• Implement sales strategy and marketing plan in the territory.
• Coordinate local initiatives and resource allocation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

MS Office

CRM tools

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Leadership

Territory management

Travel willingness

Education

University degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

SAP

Job description

Vylor is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East region to grow seed sales and strengthen farmer, distributor, and partner relationships. You will drive the commercial strategy, support the team, and shape local go-to-market execution.

The role is field-focused with frequent travel; you’ll own forecasting, coordinate sales reps, and deliver sales and profitability targets for the territory.