Operations

Area Manager

Danté Personnel Recruitment·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
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R30 000 - R50 000 Basic + Commission + Vehicle + Travel Allowance + Cellphone

  • Our client in the Agricultural Industry are looking for a dynamic Area Manager to join their team

Minimum requirements:

  • Matric
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Agricultural Mechanisation, or a related technical field will be advantageous
  • 5 Years' sales and technical experience within the agricultural mechanization and precision farming industry
  • Experience in sales targets, prepare sales budgets, and identify new business opportunities within the assigned territory
  • Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
  • Valid drivers license

Key skills

MatricBachelors
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At a glance

Company

Danté Personnel Recruitment

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 15, 2026

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