Agronomist / Technical Sales Manager (UD)

SUMMARY:
Agronomist / Technical Sales Manager (UD)

POSITION INFO:

🌱 Agronomist / Technical Sales Manager
📍 Locations: Howick
💰 Salary: R35 000 – R40 000 CTC
Are you passionate about agriculture and building strong relationships with farmers?
We are looking for a driven Agronomist / Technical Sales Manager to support the marketing of high-quality seed products while providing expert technical guidance to farmers and agents.
This role is ideal for someone who combines agronomic knowledge with strong sales ability and enjoys working directly with the agricultural community.

✅ Experience Required
• 2 – 5 years relevant experience
• Experience in seed sales or agricultural product sales preferred

🎓 Minimum Requirements
• Relevant qualification or experience in seed sales or agronomy
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write, speak)
• Valid driver’s license (non-negotiable)

💻 Computer Skills
• Good administrative and computer literacy

🌾 Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for seed products
• Provide technical advice and product guidance to farmers and agents
• Plan, execute, and evaluate trials for new and existing products
• Present product information at farmer days and study groups
• Communicate new product developments to agents and farmers
• Achieve sales budgets by setting targets and tracking performance
• Assist with stock takes and management of consignment stock

🌟 Key Skills
• Strong relationship-building ability
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Punctual, responsible, and reliable
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/overtime during peak seasons