Agriculture Technology Sales Executive

Job Title: Agricultural Technology Sales Executive (Marathi Speaking Only)

Location: Western Maharashtra (Sangli, Karad, Satara, Kolhapur)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 1-3 years of sales experience, preferably in fertilizers, seeds, or related sectors

Preferable qualification: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, or related field.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Agricultural Technology Sales Executive with strong Marathi language skills to join our team. This role is ideal for a candidate with prior experience in the fertilizer industry who can leverage their knowledge of agriculture and sales to promote advanced technology solutions. The focus will be on helping farmers and agricultural businesses across Maharashtra improve yield, productivity, and sustainability through modern technology. This is a field-based role requiring regular travel within the state to build relationships and achieve sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Customer Engagement: Actively sell and promote agricultural technology products and services, including but not limited to precision farming tools, irrigation systems, crop management solutions, and other technology-based agricultural products.
• Relationship Management: Utilize industry knowledge from the fertilizer sector to develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses, providing insights into comprehensive solutions that integrate technology and fertilization.
• Education & Training: Educate customers on the benefits and proper use of agricultural technology products. Conduct demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions.
• Market Research: Gather insights on the agricultural landscape in Maharashtra, with a focus on understanding fertilizer and technology needs, competitor offerings, customer preferences, and emerging trends in the region.
• Sales Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports on sales targets, market trends, and feedback from the field, contributing to product development and marketing strategies.
• Field Visits: Conduct regular field visits to connect with customers and gather direct feedback on products and potential areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in the fertilizer industry or agricultural technology, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and building customer relationships.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Marathi is essential for effective communication with customers in the region. Hindi and English are advantageous.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with agricultural technology, crop management solutions, farm equipment, and fertilizers is highly desirable.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills to build trust and rapport with customers and effectively present solutions.
• Travel: Willingness to travel extensively within Maharashtra.

Key Competencies:

• Sales Drive: Target-oriented, motivated to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to understand customer needs and provide suitable technology-based solutions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment with varying agricultural and business practices across regions.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Passion for serving the agricultural community and driving positive outcomes for farmers and agribusinesses.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work in a growing sector with cutting-edge agricultural technology
• Training and development opportunities
• Travel and mobile allowances