Pesticide Sales Representative
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Chemical Product Sales Representatives
Summary
A profession affiliated with pesticide manufacturers or trading companies, visiting farms to propose and sell pesticide products.
Description
Pesticide sales representatives are specialized sales professionals who target agricultural workers, explain and propose effective usage methods for pesticide products, and sell them. They identify field issues through on-site interviews, provide advice on product selection, usage amounts, application timing, and more. They also offer information on safety and regulatory compliance, conduct follow-ups after use to build customer trust, adjust product lineups in response to weather and market needs changes, and aim to achieve sales targets.
Future Outlook
With the smartification of agriculture and strengthening of environmental regulations, proposal skills utilizing low environmental impact products and digital technologies will be in demand.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Polite and Sincere / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Commute by Car / Direct to/from Work Allowed / Fieldwork / Many Customer Visits / Office Work
Career Path
Pesticide Sales Representative (Junior) → Senior Sales Representative → Sales Office Manager → Area Sales Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Chemical Safety Management / Customer Negotiation / Pesticide Knowledge / Risk Communication
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Technology / Basic GIS Knowledge / CRM Tools / Data Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately understand usage methods and regulations. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of negotiation and persuasion with customers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it centers on proposing existing products, with little new development. |
Related Qualifications
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handler
Aliases
- Pesticide Sales Representative
- Pesticide Sales Staff
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- Agricultural Materials Salesperson
- Fertilizer Sales Representative
- Seed and Seedling Sales Representative