Technical Sales Advisor (Agricultural)

TAC Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gqeberha is looking for a Technical Sales Representative with at least 4 years of experience in a technical sales environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing customer needs, providing product advice, and building long-term relationships with customers. Must be prepared to travel frequently and possess a relevant degree or diploma. This role offers the opportunity for market growth and establishment of customer loyalty.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience within a Technical Sales environment.
• Prepared to travel 5,000 km and spend 6+ nights away each month.
• Commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Be conversant and professional in all aspects of products.
• Analyse customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Discuss products and explain technical concepts effectively.
• Write customer reports and proposals.
• Build long-term relationships to establish loyalty.
• Identify new opportunities and grow customer base.
• Track sales and share reports with management.
• Research market trends and provide feedback.

Skills

Technical product knowledge

Customer service

Sales reporting

Market research

Education

Grade 12 plus relevant degree or diploma (BCom / BSc Agric preferable)

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Be highly conversant and professional in all technical and conceptual aspects of all products.
• Analyse customer needs, recommend suitable products, provide advice, and effectively answer questions / address customer concerns.
• Discuss products and explain technical concepts and product uses effectively.
• Write customer reports and proposals related to technical product solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with customer base to establish loyalty.
• Identify new opportunities and grow customer base.
• Track sales and share monthly sales report with the management team.
• Research current market trends and identify new product developments and feedback to the management team.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Grade12 plus relevant degree or diploma (BCom / BSc Agric preferable)
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years' experience within a Technical Sales environment
• Must be prepared to travel
• 5 000 km's and spend 6+ nights away each month.
• Commercially minded