Business Developer – Agri Technology Solutions
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Centurion Gauteng: Our client is seeking an experienced Business Developer to drive the growth of innovative agricultural technology and returnable packaging solutions within the Agri-supply chain. This is a sales-driven role suited to a commercially astute professional who understands both agriculture and technology-enabled operations.
You will be responsible for developing new business and managing key client relationships across Gauteng Mpumalanga Limpopo and North West contributing directly to a smarter and more sustainable agricultural future.
You will be responsible for developing new business and managing key client relationships across Gauteng Mpumalanga Limpopo and North West contributing directly to a smarter and more sustainable agricultural future.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Skills & Competencies
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Identify prospect and secure new customers to achieve annual new business sales targets
- Market and sell returnable packaging and technology solutions into the agricultural sector
- Drive sales of the full Agri-technology suite including:
- Spray applications
- Harvest systems
- Scouting solutions
- Asset management platforms
- Pruning visibility tools
- Identify and close packaging opportunities across harvest storage and equipment supply channels
- Engage with customers to understand operational needs and translate these into solution requirements
- Collaborate with internal technical innovation and key account teams to ensure solution alignment
- Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive engagement and issue resolution
- Interface regularly with large and strategic customers
- Monitor market trends competitor pricing and product developments
- Prepare monthly sales reports including variance analysis
- Contribute to research initiatives and stay informed on industry developments
- Attend relevant workshops exhibitions and trade shows to maintain technical and market knowledge
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing IT or a related field
- Minimum 5 years sales experience with at least 3 years in the agricultural supply chain
- Strong understanding of agricultural and logistics-related technologies including:
- Web and mobile applications
- Hand-held scanners with RFID/barcode readers
- BTLE devices and fixed RFID systems
- IoT instruments and GPS tracking solutions
- Packhouse and factory integration equipment
Skills & Competencies
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong negotiation and deal-closing ability
- Excellent presentation proposal writing and reporting skills
- Highly self-motivated competitive and results driven
- Strong customer orientation and relationship-building capability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office CRM and BRM tools
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for sales innovation and the agricultural sector
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Communication skills
- Crystal Reports
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Relationship Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
- Mobile Applications
About Company
Agriculture is the world’s largest industry and demand for agricultural commodities is rising rapidly as the world’s population grows. Farm Manager SA strives to provide professional placements in all areas of agri-business and production agriculture - every level and field of agricul ... View more
