Technical Specialist - Dairy (72087)
Job Description
A leading agricultural organisation is looking for an experienced Technical Specialist - Dairy to join their team in Klerksdorp.
This role is suited to someone with a strong background in dairy nutrition, technical advisory and sales, who enjoys working directly with customers and helping dairy producers improve performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- B Agric / B.Sc. Agric, or a 3-year Agricultural Diploma.
- Registered Professional Nutritionist with SACNASP.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar technical dairy role.
- Experience in selling and marketing.
- Strong understanding of dairy nutrition.
- Valid Code 08/EB driver's licence.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Milling background would be advantageous.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive sales and support the company's Dairy product range across existing and prospective customers.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular farm and customer visits.
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets, while growing volumes and margins.
- Provide technical support and advice relating to dairy nutrition and product performance.
- Monitor dairy industry trends, competitor activity and market developments.
- Identify customer needs and develop solutions through effective key account management.
- Train and support local Dairy Technical Advisors.
- Monitor product performance and gather production information from customers.
- Assist with product development and market initiatives.
- Provide technical input on forage production, including dryland and irrigated pastures and other forage crops.
- Participate in dairy study groups, trade shows and industry activities.
- Prepare customer visit reports, sales reports and other required technical and management reports.
- Assist with dairy sector planning, product registrations and relevant administration.
- Work closely with customers, technical teams and internal product management.
KEY SKILLS
- Dairy nutrition and technical advisory
- Key account management
- Sales and business development
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Communication and report writing
- Conflict handling
- Attention to detail
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently
THE IDEAL PERSON
We are looking for someone who is:
- Positive, proactive and results-driven
- Technically strong and commercially minded
- A confident communicator who enjoys working with customers
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Innovative and solution-focused
- Committed and dependable
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Willing to travel extensively when required
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