Agricultural Specialist

We are seeking an experienced agronomist to join our team in a sales role. This position requires a strong understanding of agronomy and the ability to effectively communicate with clients.

• Maintaining and developing existing business relationships
• Providing expert advice on best practices for optimal crop production
• Identifying new business opportunities and implementing effective strategies to drive sales growth

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to take their career to the next level. If you have a passion for agriculture and sales, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years' experience in agronomy or horticulture farming and/or an agricultural qualification (Bsc, B. Tech, N.Diploma) preferably with sales experience
• BASOS certification
• Able to analyze agronomic data
• Good technical understanding of plants and soil
• Excellent people's skills and communication skills - able to interact effectively with multiple management levels of clients
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Computer literate
• Good negotiation skills
• Diligent in planning, execution and reporting
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Confident and charismatic and able to deliver presentations
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Maintain a high level of service to customers
• Flexibility to travel

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Maintaining and developing existing business
• Advising clients on best practices for optimal results in crop production
• Identifying new customers and then developing and implementing a sound customer strategy to generate sales
• Proactively managing, maintaining and developing existing and new clients
• Achieve annual sales targets
• Identifying industry trends

Why You'll Love This Role:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual who is passionate about agriculture and sales to excel in a dynamic environment. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will help you grow both personally and professionally, this could be the perfect fit.