Technical Sales Representative at Corteva Agriscience

• As Technical sales representative you will be responsible for being a member of the Southern African sales team based in the Western Cape, with responsibilities that may extend to the Northern Cape and/or Eastern Cape.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

• Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will be required to support the commercial team to achieve financial goals and maximise product sales by providing high quality service in your territory. All product training is provided. There will be a lot of travel in the role, with nights away.

Your Challenge

• supporting sales of existing products;
• providing high quality technical product information and training;
• execute company and territory strategic plan and distribution strategy;
• implementing marketing plans;
• monthly product forecasting;
• attendance at key industry field days and study groups;
• participation in product portfolio management teams;
• assisting the national team launch new products over the next couple of years.

Key Stakeholders And Interactions

• The candidate will be required to communicate with people and develop relationships with key customers.

Qualifications
To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Postgraduate qualification in Agricultural Science or similar
• Three to five years' experience in crop protection related business
• Sound understanding of agricultural farming systems
• Some sales experience
• Good communication and relationship development skills
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
• Valid driver's license required

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader