HORTICULTURIST

 

Recruiter:

Farm Manager SA

Job Ref:

FM000779/SH

Date posted:

Friday, June 4, 2021

Location:

Kirkwood, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Kirkwood, Addo, Sundays River Valley – EC: The successful candidate will have to Identify the needs of clients and develop potential solutions utilising AT technologies, services and/or products to support market and client growth.

POSITION INFO:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • BSc in Agriculture: Horticulture/Agronomy/Soil Science/Geology
  • Experience is not required, but will be beneficial
  • Own transport (diesel bakkie)
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans is mandatory.
  • Self-starter and problem solver that can work on their own steam and initiative

 

Not limited to the below, the incumbent will be required to perform the following primary duties:

• Building and maintaining relationships with customers through regular onsite visits.

• Providing technical recommendations to customers based on various analyses.

• Marketing and selling products and services.

• Advise client on plant nutrition and soil sciences to optimise yield and quality.

• Gaining extensive knowledge relating to the use and application of the company’s products within a specific geographic location and crop variations.

• Analysing horticultural yields and quality

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients and industry stakeholders.

• Compile sales budgets and meeting sales budget.

• Maintaining financial and administrative records.

• Participating in industry associations, trade shows, and conferences.

• Performing field trials.

• Conducting research and d

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to market and sell products and services

• Excellent communication skills

• Computer literate

• Bilingual

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work independently

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

 To apply CLICK THIS LINK https://www.placementpartner.co.za/wi/vacancy/?id=farm&VacRef=FM000779&preview=-----d3cb3198b201a030 or upload your CV to this specific position via --------Please upload your CV here-------->



 

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