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Job title : Technical Advisor – Ruminants (Klipheuwel)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : July 28, 2024
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Description
AFGRI Animal Feeds is seeking a suitably qualified, well-motivated, and results-driven Technical Advisor – Ruminants. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling AAF ruminant feed through technical knowledge and value-adding activities on the farm.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- B.Sc (Agric) Animal Science
- M.Sc (Agric) Animal Science will be an advantage
- 5 years sales and marketing experience in an animal feed company.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Regularly visit existing clients and prospective new clients
- Maintain an updated client and prospect database
- Provide technical advice on the product range
- Measure progress on sales budget, monitor the expense budget, identify budget deviations and submit weekly/monthly budget reports
- Oversee the placing of orders at factories
- Liaise with factories to determine challenges related to product quality, product delivery, and product collection and recommend corrective measures where applicable
- Manage and reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis
- Evaluate and provide feedback on competitors, product quality and product performance
- Determine market potential and customer needs as well as price determination in accordance with the agreed schedule
- Provide weekly/monthly feedback on tons gained and tons lost
- Attend marketing and social events to track potential clients
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES
- Strong marketing profile
- Sound knowledge of Ruminant nutrition
- Extrovert with a positive attitude
- Good administration and planning skills – effective and efficient
- Ability to create and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients
- Able to work and operate independently
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Pro-active
- Hardworking
- Reliable and positive
- Self-Motivated initiator
Closing date: 12 July 2024
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