Technical Sales Rep - Fertiliser

SUMMARY:
A leading fertiliser manufacturer is seeking an experienced Sales Representative with a strong technical and sales background to grow their portfolio of crop fertiliser in the Citrusdal region.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a tertiary qualification in Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture.
• 3-5 years’ sales experience in the fertiliser/agrochemical industry is essential.
• Technical knowledge of the fertiliser/agrochemical industry is required.
• BASOS/FERTASA certificate will be a distinct advantage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Sales and Marketing of high-end fertilisers into the fruit and cereal industry.
• Farm visits and technical advise on fertiliser usage and application on farm level.
• Attending farmers days to create product awareness within the area.
• Manage and execute product trials.
• Researching, preparing and executing a sales plan focused on delivering new and recurring revenue.
• Developing and managing the distribution channels for the product range within the region.
• Creating and implementing business development and customer engagement strategies.
• Representing the company, its values and products as well as negotiating commercial proposals.
• Generating new business by leveraging existing relationships and building new relationships.
• Providing market feedback as well as analysing data to aid in decision making.

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

 

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