Technical Sales Manager - Agriculture

Western Cape area | Field-based | Reports to parent company

Our client is an international agricultural company specialising in woven polyethene covers and related products. They are expanding into South Africa and need a Technical Sales Manager based in the Cape to build their presence in the local agricultural market.

• Sell woven polyethene covers and agricultural products to farmers, distributors and key agricultural sector stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with farmers and agricultural personnel across the Cape region.
• Conduct field trials and demonstrations with farmers to showcase product performance.
• Provide agro-technical advice and support to customers on product application and use.

• Agricultural degree, preferably in Agronomy.
• 3–5 years' solid agricultural background and practical knowledge.
• Proven sales and commercial skills with the ability to establish strong farmer and distributor relationships.
• Ability to conduct and manage field trials.
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English, written and spoken.
• Self-disciplined, reliable, hardworking and highly motivated.
• Ability to work as an agent or on a monthly invoice basis (preferred).