Agronomist

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Agronomist

POSITION INFO:
AGRONOMIST \/ TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER Our client, a leading seed breeding and production company, is seeking an Agronomist\/Technical Sales Manager! -Location: George, Howick, OR Pretoria -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 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 Ready to combine agronomy expertise with sales in the seed industry? Find and follow Scholtz Partners International on Facebook and Linkedin.