SUMMARY:
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 – 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆
POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for an experienced 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 – 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is ideal for a driven agricultural professional with a strong background in animal nutrition, technical support and relationship management. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting animal feed products, supporting customers with technical expertise, growing sales within the region and developing long-term relationships with clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with farmers and industry stakeholders while contributing to improved farm performance, business growth and the achievement of regional sales objectives.
𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
• The selling and supporting of the Animal Feed range to current and prospective clients.
• To achieve monthly & yearly sales budget per customer and 5 level classification.
• The building and maintaining of customer relationships.
• To maintain a regular visit schedule with customers and potential customers in order to keep current monthly sales and grow sales with prospects.
• Monitor opposition trends on pricing on a monthly basis.
• To add value to the customers. Identify needs and goals from Top 20 clients in each area on a quarterly basis.
• To understand and keep abreast of Animal Feed industry news and developments.
• To understand the principles of Animal nutrition.
• To maintain effective communication with customers and in-house personnel.
• Monitor the performance of products, to gather production figures from species specific feedlots & supplemented farms on a monthly basis.
• To play an active role in study groups & Trade shows.
• To handle the necessary administration and liaison with relevant customers/potential customers and in-house personnel.
• To manage and control outstanding debtors.
• Accurate and on time reports to direct Superior and Product Manager – week reports, monthly sales reports.
𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
• B Agric / B.Sc. Agric or 3 yr. Agricultural diploma.
• Possession of a valid Code 08/EB driver''s license.
• Able to obtain SACNASP registration as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• 3 Years'' experience in similar role.
• Experience in selling and marketing.
• Preferably have milling background experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
