Senior Agronomist
6 months ago
KwaZuluNatal, South Africa
Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd
Full time
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a BSc (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
- Sound knowledge of fertilizer and chemical products with fertilization recommendations in mind will be required for this role
- Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops (pecan nuts) or seasonal crops (maize, wheat, barley, potatoes, onions, vegetables, lucerne) is important
- Irrigation and Hydrophonic farming background will be an advantage
- Must have a good grasp of the concepts of "client needs" and "adding value" in an agricultural context
- Must have knowledge of the key differences, requirements and specifications of permanent and seasoned crops
- Good report writing and presentation skills with an entrepreneurial and problem solving mindset are important
- Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel within the assigned region
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
- Providing professional fertilization and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
- Attending to and resolving customer queries.
- Interacting with key stakeholders across the value chain to promote customer satisfaction and delivery.
- Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency.
- Applying a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
- Working in close cooperation with Regional Management.
- Functioning as an integral part of and be central to the marketing model.
- Providing strategic support to representatives/agents with regards to products and recommendations.
