Technical Product Manager - Row Crops

Mayfly Agri; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri is seeking a skilled Agricultural Sales Specialist to develop and sell its product portfolio in Gauteng. You will deliver technical support to agents and farmers, run trials, and lead pre-launch and launch activities for row crops.

The role requires extensive travel and strong bilingual communication in English and Afrikaans. The successful candidate will plan crop growth programs, train stakeholders, manage budgets for the sales area, and build trusted relationships with growers and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and sell the Biorational and Conventional product portfolio in allocated regions to drive sales growth.
• Provide technical support at agent and farmer levels to address production challenges.
• Conduct trials to demonstrate the value proposition of products.
• Organize and lead farmer and retailer information days to promote product awareness.
• Execute pre-launch and launch activities targeting farmers, dealers, agents, and key industry players.
• Develop programs for crop growth and protection based on knowledge of row crops.
• Conduct product training sessions for relevant stakeholders in the area of responsibility.
• Develop and manage budgets for the sales area and product range.
• Ensure product stewardship practices are upheld throughout all activities.
• Build relationships based on trust and technical expertise with growers and agents.
• Create demand and sell the value proposition of the product portfolio.
• Develop crop plans and identify business opportunities to enhance market penetration.
• Perform ongoing research and development for products and relevant crops to increase production.
• Manage time effectively, work independently, and take accountability for the assigned area.
• Drive business growth and sales through proactive strategies and inherent sales motivation.

Skills

Extensive row crops experience

Sales experience

Marketing experience

Bilingual EN/AF

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science or a similar qualification
• Extensive technical, research, sales, and marketing experience in row crops is essential
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Read, Write, Speak)
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel extensively and be away from home

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• 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.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.