AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER - Howick

SUMMARY:
AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER - Howick

POSITION INFO:

AGRONOMIST / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

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

Location: Howick

Salary: R35,000 - R40,000 CTC

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