Agricultural Specialist

5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Villa Crop Protection PTY LTD Full time
Job Title: Agricultural Specialist - Western Cape Region

**Company Overview:**
Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd is a leading provider of crop protection solutions in the Western Cape region. We are seeking an experienced Agronomist to join our team and provide technical and sales support to our clients.

**Estimated Salary:** R800,000 - R1,200,000 per annum

**Job Description:**
We are looking for a highly skilled Agronomist to work closely with our clients in the Western Cape region. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise and sales support to ensure the effective implementation of our crop protection solutions.

**Key Responsibilities:**
* To be the crop specialist in different crops for the specific geographical area
* To assist the National Agronomy Manager and Senior Agronomist in the development and execution of the crop strategy and campaigns for the different crops in the specific geographical area
* To support the efficient implementation of key stewardship measures as part of the crop strategy
* To assist the management team in developing new products, expanding current products by monitoring, and giving accurate feedback on the local field and market conditions
* To build strong relationships with sales agents, prominent producers, and relevant industry bodies in the assigned area
* To take the lead in product complaints and provide tailored solutions

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
* BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or closely aligned field
* At least 3 years experience in the agriculture crop protection industry in a similar role
* Bilingual: Afrikaans and English
* Valid drivers license
* In depth knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology
* In depth knowledge of different crops for a specific geographical area
* Experience in collaborating with farmers and agents
* Ability to work within a cross-functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent
* Ability to reprioritise and quickly respond to internal and external customers
* Effective time management
* Effective relationship management with good people skills
* Delivery of clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communications appropriate to the relevant audience(s)
* Eye for detail to ensure accuracy, continuity, and completeness of all information
* Experienced with Microsoft Office Software and the ability to learn latest programs
* Planning and Managing Work Effectively organizes time, people, and activities
* Critical Thinking Skills the ability to gather and integrate critical information, recognising and addressing underlying assumptions of others, to arrive at effective solutions
* Customer Focus Responds appropriately and takes personal responsibility for meeting customers expectations
* Maintains effective communications with customers
* Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills Has high level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in crop protection, agronomy, and ag business profession
* Results orientated - makes commitments and keeps them, gets things done in collapsed periods, reduces complexity, and increases focus, and delivers industry-leading results

**Benefits:**
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work with a leading provider of crop protection solutions in the Western Cape region
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment

**How to Apply:**
Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to the HR Department.

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