Starke Ayres: Sales Representative(Commercial) at Plennegy Group

Description

• A role has become available for a Commercial Sales Representative based in the East London area on a part-time basis. This position is a half-day role, 5 days a week. The role will mainly focus maximize the returns from the sales of Starke Ayres’ approved range of products in the area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotion and sales of products in the area to meet sales targets.
• Identify growth areas and revenue opportunities within the area.
• Build and maintain long-standing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identifies product development needs in his/her sales area.
• Participates actively in the planning, conducting and evaluation of semi-commercial and / or commercial trials and demonstrations, and presentation of field days.
• Converts successful trial results into new business opportunities and orders.
• Conducts cooperative cultivar demonstrations and evaluates new potential cultivars.
• Ensure adequate follow-up is done with customers on trial results and make recommendations regarding optimum cultivar selections.
• Submit monthly reports on sales activities within the area.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric (Agricultural Diploma / similar tertiary qualification an added advantage)
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Agricultural Sales
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Computer literacy (word and excel)
• A valid driver’s license.
• A self-motivated, energetic person who can work independently.
• The successful candidate will be dealing with customers and therefore must possess strong communication skills and be an articulate communicator with proven negotiation skills.