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Technical Sales Representative
Job summary
A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Sales Representative focused on agriculture to grow market share and support clients in the Mpumalanga region. The role requires a solid foundation in agricultural products, especially fertilizers and crop chemicals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for client engagement, sales management, and providing technical solutions, with significant travel involved. Interested candidates should email their CV or apply online.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in technical agricultural sales (3-5 years).
- Strong experience with fertilizers, plant health products, and agricultural chemicals.
- Practical exposure to fieldwork and farmer engagement.
Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business in the agricultural sector.
- Manage and grow customer base in Mpumalanga region.
- Provide technical solutions and recommendations.
- Deliver technical product training and support.
Skills
Education
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We are seeking a technically strong, agriculture-focused Sales Representative to drive sales, support clients, and grow market share within the Mpumalanga region. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in agricultural products—specifically fertilizers, plant health products, and crop chemicals—with the ability to provide hands‑on technical solutions to clients.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the agricultural sector.
- Manage and grow an assigned customer base across the Mpumalanga region.
- Conduct regular client visits, field demonstrations, and product evaluations.
- Provide technical recommendations to farmers and distributors based on crop needs, soil health, and product suitability.
- Stay informed on competitor activity, market trends, and regional developments.
- Deliver technical product training and support to customers and internal teams.
- Advise farmers on fertilizers, plant nutrition, plant health, and crop protection solutions.
- Assist with troubleshooting field issues and ensuring product efficacy.
- Collaborate with the technical manager where needed.
- Maintain detailed visit logs, sales call reports, and customer interactions.
- Prepare forecasts, territory plans, and call cycles.
- Ensure accurate record‑keeping and follow‑up on all customer queries.
- BSc Agriculture (or similar agricultural qualification).
- Additional short courses in agronomy, plant health, or chemical products advantageous.
- Knowledge of Arfosa, Bathos, or similar agricultural product systems beneficial.
- 3–5 years proven experience in technical agricultural sales.
- Strong experience working with fertilizers, plant health products, and agricultural chemicals.
- Practical exposure to fieldwork, crop care, and farmer engagement.
- Strong technical agricultural knowledge.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and travel frequently within the province.
- High level of reliability, professionalism, and punctuality.
- Strong problem‑solving and customer‑service orientation.
- Role involves significant travel within Mpumalanga.
- Remote work structure, but field‑based.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, urgent‑response environment.
Email CV to nicolene@acestaffing.co.za or apply online under Jobs on www.acestaffing.co.za
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