Technical Advisor

SUMMARY:

A well-established animal product and retail company is seeking a Technical Advisor to provide technical support and guidance to branches, customers, and sales teams within an agri-retail environment. The role combines strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition, animal health, and agricultural products with sales support, training, customer engagement, and marketing activities. The position plays a key role in driving sales growth, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting branch performance through expert advisory services and field-based engagement.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agric), B. Tech., B. Com., or equivalent qualification Minimum 5 years' experience in animal feed, animal health, or a related role (monogastric and ruminants) Strong technical knowledge of animal feed, animal health products, and agricultural equipment is essential Must have strong technical knowledge of livestock production and agricultural inputs Excellent communication, presentation, public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills Must be a confident public speaker with strong presentation ability Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a sales-driven mindset and strong commercial awareness Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Comfortable engaging with diverse customers and stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems Problem-solving and analytical thinking ability Comfortable with content creation for digital and social media platforms Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel regularly Willingness to work Saturdays as required The successful candidate will be responsible for: Providing technical advice and product support to customers, branch staff, and sales teams. Conducting on-site farm visits, customer consultations, and technical assessments. Delivering presentations, training sessions, and product demonstrations at branches and customer events. Supporting sales growth by identifying opportunities and recommending appropriate product solutions. Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders across diverse backgrounds. Assisting branches with stock planning, product selection, and inventory optimisation. Contributing to marketing and social media content, including educational and technical material. Training and mentoring branch staff on product knowledge and technical best practices. Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities. Completing accurate reporting, visit documentation, and administrative records. Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.