We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable
Technical Sales Representative with a background in
agri-chemicals to join our client's growing team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to promote our innovative crop protection and nutrient management solutions to farmers and agricultural businesses.
Requirements: - B.Com/B.Sc in Agriculture, Chemistry, a related field or equivalent
- Plant Nutrition knowledge
- Existing network of potential clients
- Sales techniques
Responsibilities: - Grow a new territory of clients and manage, secure and maintain relationships with the client/farmer.
- Achieve targets as set out by management.
- Outline and achieve distribution and growth objectives/sales goals within a specific geographic area through effective management.
- Introduce new products, promote improved distribution and ensure promotional results.
- Stay current on business/market conditions, intensively plan sales, recognise new opportunities within each account and maintain the necessary territory records.
- Provide educational training to clients and associations through seminars and trade events.
- Build and develop the trust and confidence of the farmer through knowledge of products, persuasive presentations, and overcoming objections.
- The preparation of sales and other admin reports in respect of the activities and the circulation of such reports to the management of the company.
- Assisting with the management of stock, including maintaining records and reports in respect of existing inventory and forecasting and ordering supplies required to conduct the companys business in the specific area.