Agronomist Lichtenburg

SUMMARY:

A market leader in Agrochemical products is seeking a dynamic Agronomist to provide agronomic, technical, sales and marketing support on crop fertilisation to clients in the Lichtenburg area, with the aim of increasing the sustainable profitability of the Customers through the use of technology that enhances efficiencies.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a BSc (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
• Agricultural background and/or fertilizer knowledge will be required
• Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops or seasonal crops are essential
• Irrigation and hydroponic farming background will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of fertilizer and chemical products with fertilization recommendations in mind is important
• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, and have good report-writing and presentation skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing professional fertilization and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
• Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
• Attending to and resolving customer queries.
• Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
• Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency
• Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
• Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
• Functioning as an integral part of and be central to the Marketing model.
• Providing strategic support to representatives and agents with regards to products and recommendations.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained 

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

 

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