Technical Sales Co-Ordinator
Our client, a respected organization within South Africa's fruit and citrus sector, is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Technical Sales Co-ordinator to join their growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who combines strong technical agricultural knowledge with excellent customer relationship and business development skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the evaluation, development, protection, and commercialization of specialized citrus cultivars. Working closely with industry stakeholders, growers, and internal teams, the Technical Sales Co-ordinator will contribute to the successful implementation of cultivar strategies while driving market growth and long-term business success.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the evaluation and progression of cultivars through structured assessment processes and strategic development initiatives.
- Collect, analyze, and present cultivar evaluation data to support informed business decisions and recommendations.
- Facilitate the advancement of new cultivars through certification, quarantine, and industry compliance processes.
- Oversee cultivar assessment programs to determine commercial viability and future market potential.
- Develop and execute cultivar-specific sales and commercialization strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities, customer segments, and business growth initiatives within the citrus industry.
- Prepare sales forecasts and planning reports while supporting the achievement of commercial targets and strategic goals.
- Monitor industry developments, market dynamics, competitor activity, and emerging consumer trends.
- Conduct ongoing market research to identify opportunities, challenges, and areas for expansion.
- Support the management and protection of intellectual property associated with valuable cultivars.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure the successful implementation of cultivar development and sales strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Sales, Marketing, Agriculture or related.
- 3+ years experience in technical advising within the agriculture, horticulture or citrus industry.
- Strong knowledge of Citrus Cultivation is preferred.
- Willing to Travel Extensively across North West, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
- Full Bilingual (English and Afrikaans).
- Valid Drivers License.