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Technical Sales Representative - Seed

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Company Name:Executive Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
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Minimum requirements for the role:
  • Must have a relevant tertiary qualification (A university degree in agriculture or equivalent)
  • Minimum 3-5 years relevant work experience in sales in the horticulture industry
  • Previous experience with fruit and vegetable crops would be ideal
  • Know-how of sales techniques and product development is essential
  • Must have good analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Must have the ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships
  • Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel
  • Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Performing offline and online sales and promotion of vegetable varieties according to commercial objectives.
  • Building strong customer-focused networks by visiting growers, plant raisers, dealers, and supply chain partners.
  • Following up on leads obtained through online lead generation.
  • Providing detailed technical cultivation advice to growers, plant raisers, and distributors.
  • Assisting in the collection of overdue accounts.
  • Dealing promptly with potential complaints.
  • Preparing sales planning and reporting progress to management.
  • Uploading sales forecasts per variety, including modifications, with a view to production planning.
  • Maintaining customer records using CRM systems.
  • Issuing weekly reports on performed activities, sales opportunities in the area, and competitor activities.
  • Organizing and following variety trials.
  • Collecting feedback from clients regarding variety traits and preferences.
  • Reporting on trials and indicating commercial opportunities.
  • Participating in local crop meetings and contributing input related to the area and crops.
  • Co-organizing local demo days and actively participating in field days, exhibitions, and seminars.
  • Actively contributing to the companys presence on online marketing channels.
  • Collaborating in drafting online content, leaflets, catalogues, newsletters, and advertising by providing input.
  • Gathering market information about the area, clients, and crops.
  • Proactively contributing to and communicating about the development of digital services.
  • Identifying digital needs of customers and translating these into internal development requests.
  • Introducing new digital services and strategies to customers.
  • Supporting customers in using digital services and making purchases.
  • Aligning online and offline sales and marketing activities.
  • Managing communication with relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that management and logistical departments are informed about sales progress and orders.
  • Maintaining close cont
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