Sales Manager Agricultural Fencing at Dawning Truth

Sales Manager Agricultural Fencing

Top Agricultural and Construction Fencing Manufacturing firm seeks Sales Manager Agricultural Fencing.

To grow regional sales of fencing by managing territory and channel relationships across KwaZulu Natal, Swaziland, and Eastern Cape. The role involves both direct selling to farmers and developers, and indirect selling through retailers and distributors.

Non-Negotiables (We will check):

• BEE: Strong preference for BEE candidates
• 5 years Field sales experience into the agricultural or construction sector
• 3 years Experience selling directly to farmers
• 3 years Territory and channel management
• 1 year Retail or distributor sales experience in rural or regional areas
• Hunter mindset - Proven prospecting, cold outreach, and closing skills
• Self-managed, resilient, driven to win

What the person must be able to do:

• Personally manage key customer relationships and close field-based sales
• Manage distributor and retail store relationships to drive regional volume
• Prospect and develop new business across the KZN, Swaziland, and Eastern Cape region
• Identify customer needs and match them with appropriate fencing and hardware solutions
• Generate quotes, overcome objections, and close deals in a target-driven environment

Key Job Deliverables:

• To grow regional market share and revenue in the agricultural and construction sectors
• To develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline through prospecting and fieldwork
• To develop strong retail and distribution channels across the region

Qualifications & Background work experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Agriculture, or Construction
• Sold fencing or similar agricultural products into both direct and indirect channels
• Personally closed sales with farmers, contractors, or rural developers
• Supported junior reps or led a small territory team
• Managed rural territories and built successful distributor or channel relationships
• Advantageous: Experience with barbed wire, welded mesh, nails, or related hardware products

Personality Summary:

• High Driver - Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self-Starter. Makes things happen.
• High Expressive - People person, charming, persuasive
• Moderate Administrative - Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role:

• Industry leader
• Strong development
• You can make your mark here

Reports to: Regional Sales Head
Location: Durban or Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of [URL Removed] to [URL Removed] per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: j838

Jobs like this don't come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

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Common questions (Please Read):

1. Is the role current?
   Yes

2. How do I apply for the job?
   Email your CV to [Email Address Removed]
   We don't take faxes or walk ins.

3. How do I know if you got my CV?
   We will send a standard confirmation response to all CVs received. If you do not receive our response, first check your spam folder or resend your CV.
   If there is still an issue with sending your CV, please WhatsApp: [Phone Number Removed];. (WhatsApp please, don't call we can't assist telephonically)

4. I don't see your email address or the email address bounces?
   Apply through the career portal you saw the ad on. They will email your CV to us.

5. I'm not suited to this role, but I want to be on your database.
   Send your CV to [Email Address Removed]

6. Do you offer internships?
   No.

7. I want to try and circumvent your process?
   Bad idea. Your CV will most likely be lost and you will most likely be forgotten about (we talk to too many people to remember them all). Also your CV will not be added to our database for future roles. So you will probably end up not even being considered for the role.

We don't play favourites. All CVs are responded to. We want the most suitable people for the job. If you are good, we will take notice and contact you for an interview.

Jobs like this don't come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

Email: [Email Address Removed]

Desired Skills:

• Sales

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years