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Technical Sales SpecialistAce Staffing • mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Technical Sales Specialist

Technical Sales Specialist

Ace Staffing • mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Title: Technical Sales Representative

Location:

Mpumalanga (Nelspruit and surrounding areas)

Overview:

We are seeking a technically strong, agriculture-focused Sales Representative to drive sales, support clients, and grow market share within the Mpumalanga region. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in agricultural productsspecifically fertilizers, plant health products, and crop chemicalswith the ability to provide hands-on technical solutions to clients.


Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development

  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the agricultural sector.

  • Manage and grow an assigned customer base across the Mpumalanga region.

  • Conduct regular client visits, field demonstrations, and product evaluations.

  • Provide technical recommendations to farmers and distributors based on crop needs, soil health, and product suitability.

  • Stay informed on competitor activity, market trends, and regional developments.

Technical Support

  • Deliver technical product training and support to customers and internal teams.

  • Advise farmers on fertilizers, plant nutrition, plant health, and crop protection solutions.

  • Assist with troubleshooting field issues and ensuring product efficacy.

  • Collaborate with the technical manager where needed.

Administration & Reporting

  • Maintain detailed visit logs, sales call reports, and customer interactions.

  • Prepare forecasts, territory plans, and call cycles.

  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and follow-up on all customer queries.


Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

  • BSc Agriculture (or similar agricultural qualification).

  • Additional short courses in agronomy, plant health, or chemical products advantageous.

  • Knowledge of Arfosa, Bathos, or similar agricultural product systems beneficial.

Experience

  • 35 years proven experience in technical agricultural sales.

  • Strong experience working with fertilizers, plant health products, and agricultural chemicals.

  • Practical exposure to fieldwork, crop care, and farmer engagement.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical agricultural knowledge.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and travel frequently within the province.

  • High level of reliability, professionalism, and punctuality.

  • Strong problem-solving and customer-service orientation.


Additional Notes

  • Role involves significant travel within Mpumalanga.

  • Remote work structure, but field-based.

  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, urgent-response environment.

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