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Technical Sales Representative (Agriculture)

EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Gqeberha

On-site

ZAR 250,000 - 350,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a Technical Sales Representative based in the Eastern Cape. The incumbent will be responsible for managing relationships with agents, pursuing sales targets, and assisting in product introductions. This role requires a strong background in agricultural sales and technical expertise, along with a willingness to travel extensively. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and several years of industry experience to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 is essential.
  • 3 to 5 years experience in agricultural sales and technical expertise required.
  • Knowledge of the export fruit industry and caregiving requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the company's business and execute strategies in the market.
  • Pursue annual sales targets with key customers.
  • Manage relationships with agents and build the network.

Skills

Sales Experience
B2B Sales
Time Management
Customer Service
Cold Calling
Retail Sales
Territory Management
Upselling
Product Demos
Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
GIS skills

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative that will be based in the Eastern Cape with the focus area being but not limited to the Sundays River Valley.

The focus being to manage the companies business in the market and to help execute strategies for the designated areas.

The incumbent will pursue annual sales targets set for key distribution agents customers crops varieties and current products and will assist in introducing new products into the designated areas.

Administration (area budgeting forecasting and reporting support of sales operations including depot and stock management documentation etc)

Sales & Relationship Management : Managing relationships with agents and industry stakeholders growing agent network.

In orchard applications of specific products.

Requirements

Grade 12

Bachelor s Degree (.) or National Diploma in Agriculture will be advantageous.

AVCASA / BASOS certification with practical experience of crop protection will be advantageous. Candidates will be required to obtain AVCASA if employed.

Min 3 to 5 years experience in agricultural sales and marketing as well as technical expertise.

Knowledge of the export fruit industry value chain and the influence of phytosanitary pests plant diseases and maximum residual levels in this industry.

Willing to travel extensively

Computer skills especially Microsoft Office products (Outlook Excel Word etc and GIS skills is an advantage)

Grade 12 Bachelor s Degree (.) or National Diploma in Agriculture will be advantageous. AVCASA / BASOS certification with practical experience of crop protection will be advantageous. Candidates will be required to obtain AVCASA if employed. Min 3 to 5 years experience in agricultural sales and marketing as well as technical expertise. Knowledge of the export fruit industry value chain and the influence of phytosanitary pests, plant diseases and maximum residual levels in this industry. Willing to travel extensively Valid driver s license (Code B min) Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word etc, and GIS skills is an advantage)

Education

Grade 12 Bachelor s Degree (.) or National Diploma in Agriculture will be advantageous.

Key Skills

Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Time Management,Customer Service,Cold Calling,Retail Sales,Territory Management,Upselling,Product Demos,Outside Sales,Medicare,negotiation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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