Horticultural Specialist

Main Responsibilities

This is a key role at Farm Manager SA where you will be advising clients on plant nutrition and soil sciences to optimise yield and quality. Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Key Skills

• 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.

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).

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