Sales Representative - Vegetable Seed

In brief

**Overview** Mayfly Agri, a global horticultural seed company, is seeking a Sales Representative to focus on vegetable seed sales. This role involves developing new varieties and providing support to farmers throughout South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the company's sales strategy within their designated region and contributing to the overall success of the organization. **What you will do** * Manage customer accounts. * Provide technical assistance to clients where possible. * Provide key customer support. * Develop market share. * Contribute to sales planning and budgets. * Assist with planning and arranging farmers' days and other marketing/promotional activities. * Coordinate product trials within the region. * Collect and report up-to-date market information/data. * Maintain proficiency in sales skills and product knowledge. * Operate within budgeted OPEX. * Accurately and promptly complete sales administration. * Deliver products to clients when necessary. * Coordinate all commercial activities within the region. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have a relevant tertiary qualification * Previous sales experience within the vegetable seed industry with good market knowledge is essential * Ability to work within deadlines, with good personal time management * Good knowledge of agronomy and irrigation providing support to farmers, while maintaining a commercial perspective * Must be a team player who finds it easy to communicate and collaborate within the team and with other departments * Willing to work flexible hours and be able to work under pressure * Must be computer literate * Proficiency in Afrikaans and English Written and Spoken * Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a dynamic individual with a relevant tertiary qualification and essential previous sales experience within the vegetable seed industry, coupled with good market knowledge. The ideal candidate will possess strong agronomy and irrigation knowledge with a commercial perspective, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work within deadlines, flexible hours, and under pressure. They must be a collaborative team player, computer literate, proficient in both Afrikaans and English, and willing to travel, holding a valid driver's license. The individual should be prepared to play a key role in sales strategy and contribute to the company's success. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sales-representative-vegetable-seed-mayfly-agri-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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