Technical Advisor

1 week ago

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Afgri Full time

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
- B.Sc (Agric) Animal Science
- M.Sc (Agric) Animal Science will be an advantage
- 5 years sales and marketing experience in an animal feed company.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Regularly visit existing clients and prospective new clients
- Maintain an updated client and prospect database
- Provide technical advice on the product range
- Measure progress on sales budget, monitor the expense budget, identify budget deviations and submit weekly/monthly budget reports
- Oversee the placing of orders at factories
- Liaise with factories to determine challenges related to product quality, product delivery, and product collection and recommend corrective measures where applicable
- Manage and reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis
- Evaluate and provide feedback on competitors, product quality and product performance
- Determine market potential and customer needs as well as price determination in accordance with the agreed schedule
- Provide weekly/monthly feedback on tons gained and tons lost
- Attend marketing and social events to track potential clients

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES**
- Strong marketing profile
- Sound knowledge of Ruminant nutrition
- Extrovert with a positive attitude
- Good administration and planning skills - effective and efficient
- Ability to create and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients
- Able to work and operate independently

**BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS**
- Pro-active
- Hardworking
- Reliable and positive
- Self-Motivated initiator

**Closing date: 12 November 2025**

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.

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