Area Sales Manager - Crop Protection

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001772/EV

Date posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Location:

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals requires the above to be responsible for driving business growth by supporting agents and distributors with technical advice, product training, and crop solutions while managing regional logistics, stock forecasting, and demonstration trials.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
Must have an AVCASA or BASOS certificate; if not, it must be obtained within a year
Minimum 3 - 5 years’ sales and technical experience within agriculture
Computer literate in Microsoft applications is essential
Previous experience within crop protection would be preferred
Must be computer literate in Microsoft applications
Must have a valid drivers’ licence and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the area.
Designing and developing innovative products with the product development team.
Providing technical advice to agents on the use of products on various crops.
Helping distributors to develop solutions for crops.
Helping to manage logistics and supply chain arrangements for depots regarding stock.
Managing forecasts within the area for each depot or sales agent.
Providing training on products or crops for study groups or distributors.
Managing and controlling consignment stock in depots to increase sales and reduce stock levels (in coordination with the logistics department).
Visiting all agents allocated to the area from time to time (at least once every 1-2 months, depending on the number of agents).
Doing demonstration trials and reporting on results.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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