Sales Officer

Job Title: Sales Officer – Agro Chemicals

Industry Sector: Agrochemicals / Crop Protection / Agricultural Inputs

Location: Across India (Pan India)

Experience Level: 3 to 5 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Sales Officer with 3 to 5 years of proven experience in the sales of agrochemical products or agricultural inputs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for expanding dealer networks, driving product sales, and fostering strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and farmers throughout designated regions in India.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee dealer and distributor networks within the assigned region.
• Promote and actively sell a range of products including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators (PGR).
• Organize farmer engagement activities such as meetings, field demonstrations, and promotional campaigns.
• Meet or exceed monthly and yearly sales objectives.
• Identify new business prospects and expand market reach.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with dealers, distributors, retailers, and farming communities.
• Monitor competitive activities and provide valuable market intelligence to management.
• Ensure prompt collection of payments from dealers and distributors.
• Prepare comprehensive sales reports, field visit summaries, and updates on market trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of sales experience in agrochemicals or related agricultural inputs sector.
• Solid understanding of crop protection products and agricultural best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of dealer networks and local agricultural markets.
• Experience conducting farmer meetings and product demonstrations effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Science, or a relevant field is preferred.

Language and Communication Skills

Proficiency in the local language of the assigned territory is essential. Fluent Hindi and English communication skills will be advantageous.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to undertake extensive travel within designated regions.
• Valid driving license is mandatory.
• Comfortable with field sales activities and managing territory operations.