Senior Agronomist

5 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.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates