Job Description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a BSc Agric degree in Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy or Plant Production
• An AVCASA in Crop Protection and BASOS/FERTASA certification would be beneficial
• Registered SACNASP will be beneficial
• Must have an excellent understanding of Precision Farming Systems, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology
• Experience in protocol development and implementation of biostimulant field trials will be required
• Must have experience with crop production farming practices and nutrition programmes
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software is essential
• Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel extensively

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Commercial Director in executing technical marketing strategy and company objectives.
• Managing the development of new products and expansion of current products by monitoring and providing accurate feedback on local field and market conditions.
• Building strong relationships with distributors/sales agents, prominent producers, and relevant industry bodies.
• Conducting technical presentations on relevant platforms, both commercial and scientific.
• Integrating specialized knowledge of plant nutrition, crop production, and soil science to proactively address market needs and technical advances.
• Providing excellent advice, service, and support to customers and distributors for optimal usage of company products in targeted crop segments.
• Conducting farm visits to customers in designated areas.
• Attending agricultural/farmers days/events and delivering commercial and technical presentations.
• Aligning and prioritizing activities with the commercial strategy.
• Developing and maintaining close customer relations with key clients by providing professional agronomic service and advice.
• Arranging and coordinating various technical and marketing activities, including field days, farmer meetings, demonstration trials, and trial sites.
• Maintaining industry awareness regarding technical developments through networking, personal development, and training.
• Organizing or acting as the liaison between company and customers to set up trial programs and assisting with analyzing and reporting results.
• Communicating and synergizing with the commercial team regarding designated areas commercial goals.
• Communicating and synergizing with management regarding operational issues.
• Building and maintaining excellent customer relationships and service, both internal and external.
• Marketing and promoting products, supporting distributors to increase sales.
• Utilizing knowledge of plant nutrition and products to produce and update product manuals.
• Marketing and promoting new products and concepts.
• Investigating customer complaints/claims and producing technical reports according to company guidelines and managements requests.
• Conducting field trials and making technical recommendations to agents and farmers.
• Managing the marketing of products to farmers and agents in the designated area.
• Assisting with the development of marketing strategies for the continued growth of products in the designated areas.
• Providing regular communication with management on product development and demonstrations.
• Coordinating the introduction and launch of new products in the area.
• Planning and executing key projects.
• Assisting management with coordinating and facilitating product training sessions with relevant individuals, study groups, agents, and distributors.
• Serving as a contact and source of sound, practical, and reliable agronomic information to provide opportunities for the company and its customers.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

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