Our client is looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Senior Sales Agronomist to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and advice to commercial farmers, agro-dealers, and agricultural institutions.
• Drive sales and marketing of crop protection chemicals to achieve regional sales targets and objectives.
• Conduct seasonal product demand and sales forecasts for the assigned region.
• Manage regional operations, including stock management, debtor collection, and sales strategy implementation.
• Offer technical support and training to the internal agronomy team for capacity building.
• Develop and assess product trials, including testing new products.
• Coordinate field days and provide external training to farmers.
• Maintain industry awareness by staying updated on technical developments through networking and training.
• Promote and manage the brand effectively within the industry.

Key Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in crop management, soil science, and sustainable farming practices.
• Proven sales and negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, including stock, debtors, and sales strategies.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and delivering technical training and product trials.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Deep understanding of crop protection chemicals and agronomy best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related field.

Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond