AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

SUMMARY:
AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

POSITION INFO:

AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

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

Location: Howick

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