Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting.

The following position has become available for a Sales Representative (Commercial), based in Pietermaritzburg. The purpose of this role is to maximize the returns from the sales of Starke Ayres’ approved range of products in his/her area within the framework of Company policy as determined from time to time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies priority products for his/her area, phased annually, seasonally and monthly.


• Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area.


• Is responsible for formulating a customer Sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis.


• Canvasses existing and potential customers regularly in accordance with pre-determined sales routes, calling cycles and appointments.


• Updates existing and potential customers regularly with regard to product information, price lists, specials etc.


• Ensures that orders are executed correctly and timeously.


• Contacts customers regularly, pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently.


• Completes orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed.


• Regularly submits weekly reports, expense claims and any other reports as may be required from time to time.


• Assists with the collection of outstanding debts.


• Updates the Customer Master File and Customer Cards for his/her area on an ongoing basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Qualifications:

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Mandatory)


• Agricultural Diploma (Ideal)

2. Experience:

• Knowledge of seed.


• At least 2 years experience.


• Must be willing to travel.