RYNO BOTHA
Klerksdorp,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Agricultural Chemicals & Grain Protection, Agronomy & Plant Nutrition, and Fumigation & Structural Pest Control. Demonstrates proficiency in HACCP Compliance & Biosecurity, Strategic Sales Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, and Key Account Management. Proven track record in Team Leadership & Operational Management, driving success through effective strategies and meticulous planning.
Results-driven Area Manager with knack for boosting team performance and streamlining operations. Spearheaded initiatives that improved customer satisfaction and increased regional sales. Known for fostering productive work environments and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Area Sales Manager
DEGESCH SA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2014.01 - Current
- Responsible for sales, operations, customer relationships and business development across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Free State, parts of the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape.
- Key responsibilities include regional sales leadership, strategic planning, budget management, grain protection programmes, warehouse oversight, agent management and customer retention.
Sales Representative / Fleet Manager
ORANJE TOYOTA
2007.01 - 2014.01
- Promoted from New Vehicle Sales Representative to Fleet Manager. Managed major fleet customers including Senwes, AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony Gold and Monsanto while driving sales growth and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma - Grade 12
High School Salomon Senekal
Viljoenskroon12.2004
Skills
- Agricultural Chemicals & Grain Protection
- Agronomy & Plant Nutrition
- Fumigation & Structural Pest Control
- HACCP Compliance & Biosecurity
- Strategic Sales Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Key Account Management
- Team Leadership & Operational Management
Certification
- Grain Training Institute
- Circulation Fumigation
- Structural Fumigation
- Bulk Fumigation
- Intake Fumigation
- Structural Pest Control
- HACCP
- Agri Studies / AgriSETA
- Agronomy
- Plant Nutrition
- Toyota E-Learning Programme
- Marketing Management
- Financial Planning
- People Management
REFERENCES
- Anton, Roos, 064 904 3262, AFGRI Head Office
- Herman, van Deventer, OVK Operations Manager Grain, 082 333 7566
- Dries, van der Linde, OVK Grain Manager, 082 805 1698
Accomplishments
- Best Sales Area Award – Degesch SA (2014, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2025)
- Managed commercial operations across multiple provinces in South Africa.
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with leading grain and agricultural businesses.
- Consistently delivered regional sales growth and operational excellence.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
For more than 12 years, I have led regional operations for Degesch SA across multiple provinces, overseeing sales, budgeting, strategic planning, warehouse management, stock control, customer engagement and agent support while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the agricultural industry.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Afrikaans
Native
Affiliations
- hunting
- outdoors
- sports
Timeline
Senior Area Sales Manager
DEGESCH SA
2014.01 - Current
Sales Representative / Fleet Manager
ORANJE TOYOTA
2007.01 - 2014.01
High School Diploma - Grade 12
High School Salomon Senekal