Technical Sales Representative (Agriculture)

·         The focus being to manage the companies business in the market and to help execute strategies for the designated areas.

·         The incumbent will pursue annual sales targets set for key distribution agents, customers, crops, varieties, and current products and will assist in introducing new products into the designated areas.

·         Administration (area budgeting, forecasting and reporting, support of sales operations including depot and stock management, documentation etc)

·         Sales & Relationship Management: Managing relationships with agents and industry stakeholders, growing agent network.

·         In orchard applications of specific products.

Requirements

·         Grade 12

·         Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or National Diploma in Agriculture will be advantageous.

·         AVCASA / BASOS certification with practical experience of crop protection will be advantageous. Candidates will be required to obtain AVCASA if employed.

·         Min 3 to 5 years’ experience in agricultural sales and marketing as well as technical expertise.

·         Knowledge of the export fruit industry value chain and the influence of phytosanitary pests, plant diseases and maximum residual levels in this industry.

·         Willing to travel extensively

·         Valid driver’s license (Code B min)

·         Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word etc, and GIS skills is an advantage)