Area Manager - Biologicals

Mayfly Agri

Location
Polokwane, Limpopo
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** Mayfly Agri, a leading provider of biological crop protection solutions including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pollination products, is seeking an Area Manager. This role is focused on driving sales and technical support for biologicals in the Limpopo region, with an emphasis on sustainable agriculture for key crops. **What you will do** * Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio through regular engagement and ongoing support. * Proactively acquire new business and expand market share for biological products in the region. * Provide expert technical advice on integrated pest management (IPM) and tailor custom product packages to individual customer needs. * Develop and execute a targeted sales plan in collaboration with the Sales Manager and key distributors. * Efficiently manage daily schedule, customer data, and sales pipeline using CRM tools. * Handle all client follow-ups, technical queries, administration, and logistics coordination for orders. * Conduct on-farm visits, product demonstrations, and field trials to showcase the performance and application of biological solutions. * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with distributors, growers, and other industry stakeholders. * Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback; report performance, forecasts, and opportunities to management. * Participate in industry events, trade shows, and training sessions to promote biological solutions and stay at the forefront of crop protection knowledge. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or similar science degree. * Minimum 2 years' sales experience specifically in agricultural products; experience in agricultural biological products is advantageous. * Must have a strong practical understanding of summer row crops (grains) plus regional crops including citrus, subtropical fruits, grapes, vegetables, berries, and nuts. * Self-disciplined, independent worker with a positive team-player attitude and excellent communication skills. * Must have a valid driver’s licence and full willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory. * Must be based or willing to be based in the region. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a dynamic, knowledgeable, self-disciplined, and independent individual with a positive team-player attitude and excellent communication skills. They should be prepared to drive sales and provide technical support for sustainable agriculture focusing on biological crop protection solutions in the Limpopo region. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/area-manager-biologicals-mayfly-agri-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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Job description

* A leading provider of biological crop protection solutions, including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pollination products is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Area Manager to drive sales and technical support in the Limpopo region, focusing on sustainable agriculture for key crops. Minimum requirements for the role: * Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or similar science degree * Minimum 2 years' sales experience specifically in agricultural products experience in agricultural biological products is advantageous * Must have a strong practical understanding of summer row crops grains plus regional crops including citrus, subtropical fruits, grapes, vegetables, berries, and nuts * Self-disciplined, independent worker with a positive team-player attitude and excellent communication skills * Must have a valid driver’s licence and full willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory * Must be based or willing to be based in the region The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing and growing an existing customer portfolio through regular engagement and ongoing support. * Proactively acquiring new business and expanding market share for biological products in the region. * Providing expert technical advice on integrated pest management IPM and tailoring custom product packages to individual customer needs. * Developing and executing a targeted sales plan in collaboration with the Sales Manager and key distributors. * Efficiently managing daily schedule, customer data, and sales pipeline using CRM tools. * Handling all client follow-ups, technical queries, administration, and logistics coordination for orders. * Conducting on-farm visits, product demonstrations, and field trials to showcase the performance and application of biological solutions. * Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with distributors, growers, and other industry stakeholders. * Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback; reporting performance, forecasts, and opportunities to management. * Participating in industry events, trade shows, and training sessions to promote biological solutions and stay at the forefront of crop protection knowledge.

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