Pretoria Area, Gauteng / Eastern Free State: Our client is looking for a Technical Seed Marketer to join the team.
 
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting the company’s products by providing expert technical advice to farmers, clients, and distributors.
 
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  Proven experience in pastures, forage and cover crops.
• Applicable BSc Agric degree or a similar agricultural qualification.
• Advantageous: Experience in marketing agricultural inputs.
• Ability to work independently, with proficiency in computer skills, and a willingness to travel. Expertise in managing trials.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
• Skilled in implementing assertive and effective sales strategies.
• Strong communication skills and connecting effortlessly with end-users.
• Customer-centric focus with a commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships.

 RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Sales and Technical Support: Provide comprehensive technical advice, assess needs, and drive sales. Trial Management: Oversee all aspects of trials, including planting, weed control, fertilizers, and data capture.
• Product Introduction: Introduce new products to the market and effectively transfer product information.
• Events and Education: Organize farmers' days, address study groups, and actively participate in training and negotiating with distribution networks.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted