12 Oct
Important Company of the Sector
KwaZulu-Natal
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BSc Agric (Agronomy/Horticulture) or relevant four-year BSc degree in Agriculture/Soil Science (relevant three-year degree and a relevant Hons)
- Less than 5 years experience
- Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
- Must own a pickup truck (bakkie)
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES REQUIRED
- Working understanding of agronomy/horticulture crops, precision ag, soil science, and plant nutrition.
- Ability to market and sell products and services.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as on your own.
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail and well organised.
- Work well under pressure and deadline-driven.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Advise clients on plant nutrition and soil sciences to optimise yield and quality, and to enable them to make better decisions by:
- Providing technical recommendations to customers based on various analyses (soil, leaf, etc.), Building and maintaining relationships with customers through regular on-site visits to secure repeat business,
- Establishing and positioning yourself as a trusted partner,
- Identifying and implementing business opportunities to grow and expand ATs market share, Marketing and selling products and services,
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to clients,
- Gaining extensive knowledge related to the use and application of the companys products within a specific geographic location and crop types.
- Actively partaking in research and development (R&D;) initiatives (including field trials) to facilitate continuous product improvement,
- Keeping up to date with industry trends, norms, and developments,
- Compiling sales budgets in collaboration with Senior Agriculturists or Business Development Managers and meeting sales budget,
- Assisting Senior Agriculturists or Business Development Managers with programmes/development of presentations/research etc. when necessary,
- Compiling programmes for approval by a SACNASP registered Agriculturist,
- Maintaining financial and personal administrative records.
- Ad hoc or other related duties as assigned.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
▶️ HORTICULTURIST / AGRONOMIST
🖊️ Important Company of the Sector
📍 KwaZulu-Natal