Agronomist/Techinical Sales Manager

AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

• Location: Howick
• Salary: R35,000 - R40,000 CTC
• Benefits: Provident Fund + Company Vehicle (not part of CTC)
• Working Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Essential Requirements:

• 2-5 years experience in seed sales or agronomy
• Relevant Agronomy experience and qualification
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write, speak) - ESSENTIAL
• Valid drivers license (non-negotiable)
• Own transportation

Key Skills:

• Ability to build strong relationships with customers
• Punctual, responsible, and self-motivated
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/overtime during peak hours
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Good administrative skills and computer literacy

Personality:

• Good at working with people
• Can sell easily and build rapport
• Junior management level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales and marketing plans for seed products
• Provide technical advice to farmers and agents on product use
• Assist with planning, execution, and evaluation of product trials
• Ensure new product information reaches agents and farmers
• Give presentations during farmer days and study groups
• Develop and achieve sales budgets by tracking performance
• Assist with stock takes and consignment stock management