Job Description

 Sunshine Seedling Services, part of the TWK group, has the following vacancy available: Marketer (Vegetables) at Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Job Summary

• This role involves promoting and selling vegetable products by developing customer-focused sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• The Marketer (Vegetables) is responsible for providing product and crop advice, managing orders, resolving customer queries, and collaborating with the production team to ensure efficient service delivery while upholding the company’s professional image.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement customer sales strategies, including grading and segmentation of customers
• Identify and canvas new customers while maintaining regular communication with existing clients on new products, pricing, and specials
• Provide product knowledge and crop advice, follow up on orders and customer history, and drive repeat sales
• Promote products based on customer needs and build strong relationships through excellent service delivery and complaint resolution
• Collaborate with the Vegetable Production Manager to ensure timely and accurate order execution
• Maintain a positive image of the company and foster a professional, energetic working environment
• Stay updated with industry changes and share knowledge with the team

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant degree / qualification (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the agriculture industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, customer-focused, and able to work independently
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Valid Driver’s License (Code 08)
• Willing to travel