Our client, a leading company in the agricultural sector, is looking for two Area Sales Managers to join their team.

One position is based in the Western Cape, servicing the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape, while the other is based in Gauteng, servicing North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Eastern Free State.

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for growing and managing the company's sales and distribution network within the designated region. The role focuses on building strong relationships with agents, distributors, and producers, providing technical product support, identifying new business opportunities, and implementing sales and marketing strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Key areas of responsibility will include: *Building & maintaining strong relationships with agents, distributors, & customers through regular visits, technical support, & exceptional customer service *Travelling extensively within the designated region to support agents, distributors, & customers while driving business development initiatives *Developing new markets, identifying business opportunities, & expanding the company's customer base within the agricultural sector *Planning & delivering technical product training & presentations to agents, distributors, & producers *Organising & participating in agricultural events, farmer's days, exhibitions, demonstrations, & promotional activities to strengthen brand awareness *Planning, managing, monitoring, & evaluating product trials & demonstration projects, ensuring accurate documentation & reporting of results *Generating & managing direct sales opportunities while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction *Managing sales budgets, targets, & performance indicators, while implementing strategic sales & marketing plans to achieve business objectives *Conducting market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, new technologies, & emerging business opportunities *Collaborating with management & colleagues while providing regular reports on sales performance, market developments, & customer activities.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• A relevant Agricultural qualification; BASOS certification will be advantageous;

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in agricultural sales, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets;

• Experience managing & developing agents, distributors, or sales representatives;

• Strong knowledge of agricultural product trials, trial planning, execution, & interpretation of results;

• Sound agronomic knowledge with practical crop production experience, particularly in permanent crops such as citrus;

• Proven business development & marketing experience;

• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, & relationship management skills;

• Valid driver's licence & willingness to travel extensively throughout South Africa.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 28 July 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.