Customer Agronomist

The above-mentioned career opportunity currently exists within the R&D Department.

Reporting to the Head of Development & Marketing: Sub-Sahara Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for promoting Oro Agri technology and ensuring correct positioning of company products.

Responsibilities:

• Management of commercial trials in a specific sales area to demonstrate product value to Oro Agri clients
• Summarise and share main trends and agronomic practices
• Position Oro Agri products in client spray programs
• Plan and coordinate event attendance per designated area
• Participate in marketing campaigns to grow Oro Agri brand
• Relationship building with commercial staff and clients
• Implement and ensure correct use of company brand guidelines in all communication material
• Personnel training
• Coordinate handout distribution and maintain inventory
• Assist Marketing Coordinator with communication, calendar planning, etc.
• Support Marketing and Development Head with marketing events, merchandise planning, launches, etc.

Requirements:

• Post graduate degree in Agronomy or Agriculture
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent people & processes leadership skills
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organisational and personal sales skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills (fluent in Afrikaans and English, other languages will strengthen the application)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams

A market-related remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.