Sales Graduate - Crop Protection

SUMMARY:

A well-established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking a graduate for a 12-month graduate contract to develop and train in the areas of technical support, conduct research and training, and assist with product development, quality control, and sales activities.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have Grade 12 with a post matric tertiary qualification of a B. Agric./B. Sc. Agric./B. Tech. degree
• AVCASA/BASOS accreditation is advantageous
• Must have relevant knowledge or experience in the agrochemical industry with basic knowledge of agricultural systems, AgChem, Plant Nutrition and Physiological/technical aspects of the main crops that will be encountered in the region
• Must be fully computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Must have a valid driver's license with reliable transport and be willing to travel when required

• Conducting product training on herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, adjuvants, nutrition, and biologicals.
• Executing research farm duties, including, but not limited to, applying products, measuring, and reporting.
• Participating in product development through field trials and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Understanding product formulation in the Research and Development Laboratory.
• Performing quality control duties within the Quality Control Laboratory.
• Gaining understanding of the production of products.
• Engaging with the company’s Emerging Farmer Initiative.
• Gaining exposure to various depots and performing associated duties.
• Conducting research and writing reports.
• Assisting with technical support and sales duties, as delegated by the responsible Technical Advisor and Regional Sales Manager.
• Undergoing formal training.