Ruminant Technical Manager (animal Science)

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

Meadow Feeds is More than Just Feed! We have been supplying safe, high-quality feed to southern African livestock producers for the past 80 years. Our commitment to optimal animal nutrition has made us the largest feed company in Africa and the leading supplier of innovative, high-performance feed solutions.
Join our dynamic team at Meadow feeds Pietermaritzburg and elevate your career with us.
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

  • To ensure that the dairy technical advisors are always up to date with the latest trends and technological advancements in the dairy industry;
  • Ensure training sessions are organised on specific topics which technical advisors use to improve sales through quality service delivery and technical proficiency;
  • Manage all ruminant related claims and to assist the technical advisors and nutritionist in investigating the technical aspect of claims;
  • Product development in consultation with the Technical Ruminant Executive and the mill nutritionist;
  • Collate and manage trials;
  • Approval of all new products including custom rations;
  • Responsible for a base of key accounts which are reported by means of KRA's, market surveys and weekly reports;
  • Participate in discussions with sales team relating to sales target and strategies;
  • Maintaining and adhering to all safety, quality, housekeeping and 20 Keys Standards.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
  • A minimum of a BSc. Agriculture degree;
  • Experience in on-farm diet assessment programmes and herd management programmes;
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Assertive and a high degree of self-motivation;
  • Entrepreneurial skills;
  • An advanced level of computer skills in Microsoft Office products;
  • A commitment to service excellence and attention to detail;
  • High level of personal and professional integrity;
  • A self-starter with a friendly disposition;
  • Valid Driver's license.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1483924
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned