Area Manager - Sales | Central / Limpopo

Introduction

A leading agricultural company is seeking an enthusiastic, technically minded Area Sales Manager for the Central/Limpopo region. The role suits a sales professional with biological-sciences or entomology experience who enjoys building customer relationships and providing technical solutions to growers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio.
• Identify and secure new business to increase market share.
• Provide technical advice and recommend tailored biological crop-protection solutions.
• Develop sales plans with the Sales Manager and distribution partners.
• Build relationships with growers, distributors, and customers.
• Manage customer visits and sales activities using CRM tools.
• Handle follow-ups, quotations, order administration, and logistics.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and after-sales support.

Profile and Requirements

• Based in Groblersdal, Polokwane, or the surrounding area.
• At least two years' sales experience in biological sciences or entomology.
• Degree in Agriculture, Botany, Microbiology, or a related field is advantageous.
• Knowledge of citrus, subtropical fruit, grapes, vegetables, berries, and nuts.
• Strong customer-service and relationship-management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively.
• CRM experience is advantageous.

Skills and Benefits

The role requires a positive attitude, strong communication, independence, teamwork, planning, administration, negotiation, and commercial drive. Benefits include a commission structure, performance incentives, company vehicle, business credit card, laptop, and cellphone.