Technical Sales Advisor

Technical Sales AdvisorFree State, North West & Northern Cape - Summer GrainsAbout the Position:The responsibilities of this position includes:Managing sales and providing technical support to agrochemical distributors/agents that sell our products to farmers.Managing Sales Budgets for the region.Encouraging agents to distribute and farmers to buy the products.Making recommendations to farmers to help achieve efficient crop production.Making presentations at farmers days.Overseeing field trials.Gathering, compiling, analyzing, interpreting results and providing progress reports on trials.We are looking for someone with a passion and eagerness to promote products that are good for the environment. The role will be measured on sales of products.Requirements:We are looking for someone with:At least 5 - 7 years hands on experience working with farmers, managing/conducting trials and providing sales support.A strong network of farmers, dealers and distributors.Experience in providing technical training.Good communication and presentation skills - verbal and written.Ability to work independently and follow through on goals without close supervision.Ability to work in a teamUpdated with new agricultural techniques, trends and practices.CropLife (AVCASA) and/or BASOS certifications requiredDesired Skills: Presentation Skills, Computer Skills, Consultative Selling, Territory Management, Fertilizer Recommendations, Technical Agronomic SkillsDesired Experience: 5 - 7 years in the agricultural industryDesired Education Level: BSc. degree (Agribusiness managent, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Ecology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agriculture)Employee Benefits Include: Market related remuneration package, including: Company Vehicle, Performance Bonuses, Medical Aid, Travel Allowance, etc.About Bontera:Bontera is a US based brand. Our aim is to transform agriculture by developing state-of-the-art, environmentally regenerative microbial technologies that improve soil and foliar health and increase crop yield, crop quality and profitability. Our products are mainly microbial based bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant products. The products are sold through agrochemical agents. In support of our product sales we also fulfill an agronomist/crop advisor role to provide technical sales support to agents and farmers on how to better use microbial based products in a crop production system.