AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER - Howick

AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

Our client, a leading seed breeding and production company, is seeking an Agronomist/Technical Sales Manager!

Salary: R35,000 - R40,000 CTC

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 driver's 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