Our client, a diversified Group that manufactures and supplies chemicals, specialised services and solutions for the agriculture, mining and chemicals application industries is looking to recruit a Sales Agronomist covering the entire country. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing sales across the region. He or she Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the Agro-input Sales Sector. Candidates with prior experience in selling Fertilizers will have a distinct advantage. 

Key Requirements:

• To grow distribution channels to increase sales volume for the business.
• Maintenance and growth of key accounts.
• Initiate and maintain a relationship-based sales culture.
• Establishing contact and developing relationships with direct prospects.
• Achieve the set monthly targets.
• Interpret soil and tissue tests and be able to recommend best practices for soil fertility management.
• Deliver periodic reports on regional sales.
• Conduct market research and analysis.
• Develop prospect lists and make business follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the Agro-input Sales Sector.
• Candidates with prior experience in selling fertilizers will have a distinct advantage.
• Must have impeccable communication skills.
• Must be an aggressive salesperson.
• Must have a proven record of meeting targets.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-driven, focused and goal oriented.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.