Senior Agriculturist (Western Cape)

The successful incumbent will have exceptional technical, people and sales skills to lead the company’s area office and area warehouse.

Main responsibilities:

• Compile and implement a sales and marketing strategy for the area that focuses on current performance delivery and future growth performance
• Manage sales and product forecasts based on sales history and budget
• Engage in solution-orientated discussions regarding price lists and conduct daily liaison with procurement officers from relevant distribution companies
• Remain informed on competing products and area strategies
• Offer dependable technical support to agents and farmers on a variety of crops
• Co-ordinate product training, promotions and marketing in general
• Play a leading role in and assist with research and demonstration trials
• Assist in the development and identification of niche market products/opportunities
• Assist the marketing team with the compilation of technical information to all stakeholders

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Plant, Soil or Agricultural Sciences
• AVCASA and BASOS certificates (will be advantageous)
• Diploma / certificate / courses in financial management / administration / marketing (will strengthen the application)
• Minimum of 5 years’ practical sales and business development experience in commercial agriculture
• Hands-on experience in crop production, farm implements, irrigation and general agricultural practice
• Valid driver’s license
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Willing to travel extensively in designated area and country wide (upon request)

A market-related remuneration package, in accordance with qualifications and experience, will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.