Technical Sales Representative

PERFECT-PLACEMENT-SOLUTIONS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider in Bloemfontein is seeking a sales professional with strong organizational and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Agriculture and at least 3 years of sales experience in the industry. Responsibilities include managing client accounts, generating leads, and maintaining relationships with farmers. Afrikaans speaking is required, and the role involves a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3 years sales and marketing experience in the Agriculture industry.
• Valid driver's license and clear criminal record.
• Strong understanding of the full sales process.

Responsibilities

• Grow existing accounts by maintaining relationships with clients.
• Manage operation of accounts through responding to customers.
• Generate new leads and tackle existing leads for business growth.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Afrikaans speaking

Education

Qualification/degree in Agriculture

Tools

Sales management software

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the full sales process and as a result be able to prospect clients and close deals. They should be well organized and be able to manage the daily operations of assigned accounts. They should have crop experience. The ideal candidate knows the area and the have an existing relationship with the farmers in the area.

Responsibilities

• Grow existing accounts by maintaining relationships with clients
• Manage operation of accounts through responding to customers, forecasting, arranging services and ordering new product
• Generate new leads and tackle existing leads to contribute to business growth
• Attend trade shows and relevant conferences

Qualifications

• Qualification/degree in Agriculture and knowledge of the industry
• Valid driver's license and clear criminal record
• Plant nutrition/fertilizer
• 3 year sales and marketing experience in the Agriculture industry
• Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills Strong understanding of full sales process
• Afrikaans speaking