Technical Sales Coordinator

Northern SA

Market related salary

This perm role is within the fruit industry and open to applicants ‘Northern / Upper SA’ (North-West / Gauteng / Limpopo / Mpumalanga). This permanent position is well suited to a professional that is looking to advance their career in customer management while enhancing their technical expertise in the cultivar environment in South Africa’s growing fruit industry.

Main Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the movement of cultivars through the evaluation and development of a business strategy for each cultivar.

• Compile evaluation data into presentable media

• Expedite the movement of new cultivars through, quarantine & citrus improvement scheme for Disease Free certification.

• Manage processes of evaluation to determine value potential.

• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet business objectives in the citrus cultivar market.

• Identify new market opportunities and customer segments for the company's citrus products.

• Create sales forecasts, budgets, and ensure sales targets are achieved.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer demand in the citrus market.

• Conduct regular market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth.

• Manage the process of IP protection of cultivars that show probable value.

• Develop, implement and co-ordinate a sales management strategy for each cultivar.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

Experience: Minimum of 5+years in technical advising and/or sales, with a preference for experience in the agriculture, horticulture, or citrus industry.

Skills:

· Strong negotiation and communication skills. In-depth knowledge of citrus cultivation, market trends, and production techniques.

· Ability to analyze sales data and market information. Ability to travel regularly, if necessary, to meet with clients and attend events.

· Strong organizational and time management skills. Customer-focused with an ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.

· Analytical thinker with the ability to assess market conditions and make strategic decisions.

· Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English and a Valid driver’s license

· Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word etc., and GIS skills is an advantage)

Resumes before 30 August 2026.