AGRONOMIST

SUMMARY:
AGRONOMIST

POSITION INFO:

AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER 

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

-Location: Port Elizabeth
 -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

Scholtz International