Technical Sales Representative (Agriculture)

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Representative that will be based in the Eastern Cape with the focus area being, but not limited to, the Sundays River Valley. · 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)