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: 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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