Agriculture Sales Representative at CFAM Technologies (Pty) Ltd

•  We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Agriculture Sales Representative to join our team. This role is ideal for an individual who has a deep understanding of agricultural practices and a genuine love for animals.
•  The Agriculture Representative will be responsible for promoting and selling agricultural products, building relationships with clients, and attending industry tradeshows and events.
• The position requires extensive travel and a hands-on approach to understanding both the products and the customers we serve.

Job Description

• Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural businesses to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Sales and Promotion: Actively promote and sell agricultural products and services to new potential customers.
• Trade Show Attendance: Represent the company at local, regional, and national agricultural tradeshows, events, and conferences. Provide product demonstrations, answer questions, and generate leads.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of the products, including how they impact on farming, and agricultural operations.
• Travel: Frequent travel required to visit clients, attend industry events, and gather market intelligence across the region.
• Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to continuously improve product offerings and strategies.
• Customer Support: Provide excellent customer service, follow up on sales leads, and ensure clients are satisfied with product performance.  Ensure deliveries are met.
• Reporting: Keep accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and feedback to inform future strategies.

Qualifications

• Education:  Matric, Sales and Related Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural sales or a related field.

Additional Information

Key skills required:

• Travel: Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and industry events.
• Animal Knowledge: A strong understanding and personal interest in animals, particularly farm animals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Sales Acumen: Strong sales skills with the ability to build rapport, negotiate, and close deals. Strong ambassador for the brand and have strong negotiation skills
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time efficiently.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office and CRM software. Ability to understand and explain the technical specifications of the product to a customer