Agronomist

**Minimum requirements for the role**:

- Must have a BSc (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science
- Agricultural background and/or fertilizer knowledge will be required
- Experience in and knowledge of permanent crops or seasonal crops are essential
- Irrigation and hydroponic farming background will be of advantage.
- Sound knowledge of fertilizer and chemical products with fertilization recommendations in mind is important
- Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, and have good report-writing and presentation skills
- Must have a valid drivers license and be willing to travel
- Providing professional fertilization and agronomic advice to farming enterprises.
- Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients.
- 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
- 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 and agents with regards to products and recommendations.