Ruminant Technical Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Ruminant Technical Manager.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a BSc. Agriculture degree
• Experience in on-farm diet assessment programmes and herd management programmes
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Assertive and a high degree of self-motivation
• Entrepreneurial skills
• An advanced level of computer skills in Microsoft Office products
• A commitment to service excellence and attention to detail
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• A self-starter with a friendly disposition
• Valid Driver’s license

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the dairy technical advisors are always up to date with the latest trends and technological advancements in the dairy industry
• Ensure training sessions are organised on specific topics which technical advisors use to improve sales through quality service delivery and technical proficiency
• Manage all ruminant related claims and to assist the technical advisors and nutritionist in investigating the technical aspect of claims
• Product development in consultation with the Technical Ruminant Executive and the mill nutritionist
• Collate and manage trials
• Approval of all new products including custom rations
• Responsible for a base of key accounts which are reported by means of KRA’s, market surveys and weekly reports
• Participate in discussions with sales team relating to sales target and strategies
• Maintaining and adhering to all safety, quality, housekeeping and 20 Keys Standards

If you meet all of the above, please apply directly here. Please note due to high volume responses, only candidates that meet the advertised criteria will be contacted.