Drone Sales Representative Job at Mayfly Agri Ltd

• A well-established Agtech company is seeking a Drone Sales Representative to be responsible for promoting and selling cutting-edge drone spraying and crop monitoring solutions that are transforming farming in South Africa. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, combining agricultural knowledge with technological expertise to drive results and deliver outstanding client experiences.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification, together with a valid Remote Pilot Competency (RPC) certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant sales experience, preferably in the agriculture or agri-tech sector
• Full proficiency in both Afrikaans and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Must have a valid code EC driver’s license with willingness to travel extensively and stay overnight in rural locations when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Building and actively growing a strong client portfolio for drone services, including spraying, mapping, and crop monitoring solutions.
• Managing and maintaining existing client relationships to maximise retention, repeat business, and long-term value.
• Conducting compelling on-farm product demonstrations to showcase the benefits and capabilities of drone technology.
• Delivering expert technical consultations directly to clients on their farms, addressing operational and agronomic needs.
• Driving new business development through proactive cold calling and lead generation activities.
• Nurturing and converting referrals into closed sales opportunities.
• Representing the organisation professionally at agricultural exhibitions, shows, and industry events to generate leads and raise brand awareness.
• Providing outstanding after-sales service and comprehensive technical follow-up to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Delivering hands-on training to clients on correct drone operation, safety, and effective usage of spraying and monitoring systems.
• Coordinating efficient fleet maintenance, overseeing drone repairs, and supporting internal teams by leveraging drone-generated data to deliver valuable agronomic insights.