Sales Agronomist

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000686/JP

Date posted:

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:

A developer and manufacturer of specialised planting solutions for the Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry industries is seeking a dynamic Sales Agronomist to position the companyâs latest products and technology in the industry by providing technical and sales support to consultants and clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a BSc or MSc in Agriculture (majors in Soil Science / Agronomy preferable)
Minimum 8 yearsâ infield industry experience in a similar role will be required
Must have completed a BASOS/FACTS course
AVCASA qualification is preferable
Excellent working knowledge of product and market development in the tree crop and horticulture space (focus citrus, macs, pecan, avocados, grape, apples etc.) is essential
An understanding and working knowledge of the chemical regulatory, fertilizer and biological markets in the agriculture sector is preferred
Must be able to work directly with farmers and assist representatives at different levels of technical expertise
Sales management and presentation skills will be required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Assisting in marketing and positioning of the companyâs latest technologies and products.
Developing, reviewing and approving fertilizer recommendations for farmers' sites, based on soil, water and other inputs, coupled with crop specific requirements.
Conducting site assessments to investigate nutritional deficiencies or other aspects if required.
Managing a team working with new programme â farms, blends, customers, crops, and samples etc.
Reviewing farming reports generated and assisting in presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
Promoting all other company agricultural products as required.
Integrating with the inhouse marketing team by reviewing and approving i.e., marketing and training material.
Managing product trials to gather information for commercialization and sales purposes.
Providing support to consultants and clients as required.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gainedÂ

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
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Sales Agronomist

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