Agronomist

SUMMARY:
Agronomist

POSITION INFO:

AGRONOMIST 

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

-Location: George, Howick, OR Pretoria
-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

Ready to combine agronomy expertise with sales in the seed industry?

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