TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

SUMMARY:
TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER - AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Northwest, Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Plant, Soil or Agricultural Sciences.
• AVCASA (Advantageous) and BASOS (Mandatory) certificates
• Diploma / certificate / courses in financial management / administration / marketing
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical sales and business development experience in commercial agriculture
• Hands-on experience in crop production, farm implements, irrigation and general agricultural practice
• Proven experience of growing sales within an area as well as influencing the shift required to grow business
• Advanced computer literacy and presentation skills
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver’s license

• Promote the company’s products and profile with stakeholders in the area
• Compile and implement a sales and marketing strategy for the area that focuses on current performance delivery and future growth performance
• Manage sales and product forecasts based on sales history and budget
• Engage in solution-orientated discussions regarding price lists and conduct daily liaison with procurement officers from relevant distribution companies
• Remain relevant by being appropriately informed on competing products and area strategies
• Offer reliable and dependable technical support to agents and farmers on a variety of crops
• Take charge of and investigate complaints to achieve appropriate solutions
• Coordinate product training, promotions and marketing in general
• Play a leading role in and assist with research and demonstration trials
• Assist in the development and identification of niche market products/opportunities
• Assist the marketing team with the compilation of technical information to all stakeholders