Agricultural Sales Representative

There are a wide range of positions available to an agricultural sales representative. Some of these positions are in the areas of agricultural equipment sales, feed sales, seed and grain sales, food products, and insurance. Agricultural sales representatives sell their company's products or services to potential buyers by evoking a positive interest in the goods and obtaining orders for such goods. There is no end to the range of articles and services that have to be sold, from packets of seeds to medicines. A truly gifted representative really understands the diverse qualities of each product that he sells on behalf of his company and is often able to advise professionals and specialists on each product’s usage. They should have a vast knowledge of the properties of each item they sell.

An agricultural sales representative is provided with detailed information of the products and their uses as well as basic information on farming, crops and animals. The main objective is to promote and protect the health of animals and to combat diseases and pests on food crops. In some companies, an agricultural sales representative is also expected to offer advice to clients when advertising campaigns, setting accounts and credit, working out possible problems with sales, and looking for new buyers.