Vacancy – 2 x Technical Sales Representative (Limpopo and Mpumalanga)
River Bioscience (Pty) Ltd, a biorational company, has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Technical Sales Representative to join our dynamic team in the fruit industry. We have two positions available; one situated in Limpopo and one in Mpumalanga. The Technical Sales Rep position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career in customer management while enhancing their technical expertise in biorational crop inputs in South Africa’s growing fruit industry.
Main Responsibilities:
- Based in Limpopo or Mpumalanga (Polokwane, Tzaneen, White River, Nelspruit, Groblersdal, Marble Hall) the focus will be to manage River Bioscience’s business in the market and to help execute strategies for the designated areas.
- The incumbent will pursue annual sales targets set for key distribution agents, customers, crops, varieties, and current products and will assist in introducing new products into the designated areas.
- Administration (area budgeting, forecasting and reporting, support of sales operations including depot and stock management, documentation etc).
- Sales & Relationship Management: Managing relationships with agents and industry stakeholders, growing agent network.
- In orchard applications of specific product and operational supervision of product applications.
Ideal Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or National Diploma in Agriculture will be advantageous.
- AVCASA / BASOS certification with practical experience of crop protection will be advantageous. Candidates will be required to obtain AVCASA if employed.
- Knowledge of the export fruit industry value chain and the influence of phytosanitary pests, plant diseases and maximum residual levels in this industry.
- Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
- Min 3 to 5 years’ experience in agricultural sales and marketing as well as technical expertise.
- Willing to travel extensively Valid driver’s license (Code B min).
- Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word etc, and GIS skills is an advantage).
Skills Required:
- Public speaking and associated presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong focus on time management.
- Creative and proactive personality, with a positive and progressive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate comprehensively at various levels of an organization.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Ability to prioritize and execute according to pareto principle.
- Ability to give professional technical advice in highly competitive market.
River Bioscience (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other status or condition protected by law. Remuneration for position will be discussed with candidates who are invited for an interview.