Smart Crop Solutions, a South African company specialising in precision-agriculture technology, is looking for an experienced and commercially driven National Sales Executive to drive national sales growth and develop a sustainable dealer and agent network.

The company supplies innovative agricultural technology, with a primary focus on agricultural drones, supported by tractor autosteer systems and autonomous spraying solutions.

Responsibilities will include: *Drive direct sales to farmers, agricultural contractors and end users *Develop and manage a national dealer and agent network *Identify new business opportunities and grow the customer base *Generate leads, arrange product demonstrations and convert opportunities into sales *Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, dealers and industry stakeholders *Take ownership of national sales targets, pipeline and performance *Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to increase market share *Support dealers and agents with product knowledge, sales support and relationship management *Represent the company at customer meetings, demonstrations, agricultural events and exhibitions *All other duties related to this role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• 5+ years' sales experience, preferably within agriculture, agricultural equipment, machinery or technology;

• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous;

• Strong understanding of the South African agricultural industry;

• Established agricultural industry network will be highly advantageous;

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets;

• Experience managing dealers, agents, distributors or reseller networks;

• Strong business development, negotiation and relationship-building skills;

• Commercially driven, self-motivated and results-oriented;

• Fluent in both spoken and written Afrikaans and English;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

Approximately 70% is remote work, with the remaining 30% involving national travel, meetings, and visits to customers and agents.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 23 October 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.