TECHNICAL ADVISOR (MONOGASTRIC)

SUMMARY:
TECHNICAL ADVISOR (MONOGASTRIC)
Location: Wellington, Western Cape
Salary: Competitive Salary Package + Benefits
Industry: Agriculture
About the Position
An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified and motivated Technical Advisor (Monogastric) to join a well-established business within the agricultural industry.
Based in Wellington, the successful candidate will service customers throughout the Western Cape, providing expert technical advice on animal feed products, nutritional solutions and best feeding practices to help livestock producers achieve optimal production performance.
This position requires an individual who combines agricultural technical knowledge with excellent customer relationship management, communication and advisory skills.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Sales Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Develop and implement effective customer support plans to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Build and maintain strong relationships with livestock producers and agricultural customers. Conduct regular farm visits to provide technical advice, assistance and after-sales support. Advise customers on appropriate animal feed products and their correct application. Monitor feed quality on farms and recommend best feeding practices to optimise livestock performance. Maintain agreed customer service levels and provide solutions to customer requirements. Provide technical guidance to help customers maximise animal production potential. Prepare and maintain accurate sales documentation, customer records and technical reports. Submit regular operational and customer service reports to the Regional Sales Manager. Support and execute regional marketing initiatives and promotional activities. Work closely with the sales team to support customer relationships and regional business objectives. Minimum Requirements Relevant Agricultural Degree - ESSENTIAL , such as: BSc Agriculture B Agric MSc Agriculture Or an equivalent recognised agricultural qualification 2-4 years' experience in a similar agricultural technical sales or advisory role. Sound knowledge of agricultural products, animal nutrition or livestock production. Ability to provide practical technical advice to livestock producers. Strong communication, negotiation and customer relationship management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Good planning, organisational and reporting abilities. Self-motivated, results-driven and capable of working independently. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport - ESSENTIAL. Willingness to travel to customers and farms throughout the Western Cape.