An established manufacturer of specialised agricultural products is seeking an experienced Sales Agronomist to drive sales in the Lowveld area by implementing sales and trading strategies and increasing product knowledge for the target market through training and technical advice.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements for the role:<\/p>\n
\tMust have a relevant degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration or Sales, or equivalent
\n\tMinimum 3 years\u2019 experience in the Agricultural industry in a sales role
\n\tRelevant experience in either Seed\/Crop Protection\/Fertilizer industry will be advantageous
\n\tProven experience in generating sales with a strong commercial capacity
\n\tMust have broad technical know-how of crops, products and farming practices<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will be responsible for:<\/p>\n
\tDeveloping new business and maintaining existing business.
\n\tDriving direct sales to achieve set targets.
\n\tIncreasing and maintaining seed product knowledge for the target market through training and technical advice.
\n\tProviding timely and effective solutions aligned with short-term and long-term customer needs.
\n\tKeeping abreast of new product introductions, market, trade best practices, promotional trends, and competitor\u2019s activities.
\n\tExpediting the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
\n\tAchieving regional sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
\n\tOptimising sales and implementing sales and trading strategies.
\n\tProviding marketing support by ensuring updated marketing material and sales aids are shared with clients and placed at seed distribution points.
\n\tLiaising with clients to provide support for sales, marketing, technical issues, products, and services.
\n\tIdentifying business opportunities and assisting in crafting proactive response plans.
\n\tMaintaining and updating regional client database.
\n\tIdentifying key crop, product and market opportunities and threats.
\n\tPerforming regular GAP analyses to identify shortcomings within focus region.
\n\tEnsuring direct customer contact and facing through on farm visits, farmers days or sales and marketing events.
\n\tEstablishing productive and professional relationships with key personnel at assigned customer accounts.
\n\tIdentifying needs to negotiate and close agreements with customers.
\n\tMonitoring and analysing product performance metrics and suggesting improvements.
\n\tAnalysing the region\/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
\n\tConducting research and identifying new potential customers and new market opportunities.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.mayflygroup.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
webapp.placementpartner.com<\/p>\n
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