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Area Manager - Biologicals -Pretoria at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Location
Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract
Permanent
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date
Not stated — check the original listing

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In brief

**Overview** Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd is a leading provider of biological crop protection solutions, including beneficial insects, biopesticides, and pollination products. They are seeking an Area Manager - Biologicals - Pretoria to drive sales and technical support in the Central region, with a focus on sustainable agriculture for key crops. **What you will do** * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or similar science degree (Bachelors, National Diploma) * Minimum 2 years' sales experience specifically in agricultural products (experience in agricultural biological products is advantageous) * Must have a strong practical understanding of Greenhouse farming and Vegetables * 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** A dynamic and knowledgeable individual with a degree or diploma in agriculture or a similar science, possessing at least 2 years of agricultural sales experience, particularly in biological products. The ideal candidate will have a strong practical understanding of greenhouse farming and vegetables, be self-disciplined, independent, a positive team-player with excellent communication skills, and willing to travel extensively within the assigned territory while being based in or willing to relocate to the region. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/area-manager-biologicals-pretoria-mayfly-agri-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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Job description

- We are a South African specialist recruitment service provider with technically qualified and experienced consultants. Our services include complete and specialised recruitment solutions and effective human resource services as well as in-depth and accurate market research offerings. Our management team brings years of experience, a well-developed network, recruiting skills along with a dynamic approach to a vast and complex industry. Area Manager - Biologicals -Pretoria ------------------------------------ * Job Type Full Time * Qualification Bachelors , National Diploma * Experience 2 years * Location Gauteng * City Pretoria * Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Sales and Business Development * 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 Central 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 Greenhouse farming and Vegetables * 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. Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- Interested and qualified? Go to Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd on webapp.placementpartner.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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