Technical Marketing Manager Biologicals

 

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000403/EV

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:

An established manufacturer of agrochemicals is seeking the above to identify new in-house product development opportunities and to develop marketing strategies on existing products, driving the sales strategy with the Biological Specialists and quality management & maintenance of the cultivated products at the plant.
 

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in a science field
  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in the agricultural chemical industry is essential
  • Practical experience in soil microbials and micro-organisms will be required
  • Must be computer literate in MS Office and statistical programme for Laboratories
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Managing and engaging with the Biological team to maintain viable mother cultures of mycorrhizae and Trichoderma.
  • Engaging with the Laboratory Technical Team on Mycorrhizal root staining interpretation of reports.
  • Keeping track of records of associated costs to be redeemed and reporting back to key stakeholders.
  • Driving sales strategy alongside key stakeholders, i.e. Regional Managers, Agents, Technical Advisors and Agronomists.
  • Assisting with the design and management of product presentations (packaging, etc).
  • Providing inputs with the write up of registration trial protocols (DAFF acceptable standard) for new and existing products.
  • Engaging with the R&D team responsible to initiate trials needed to support the registration dossier.
  • Engaging with the trial maintenance team to ensure the correct use of fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides for biological trials.
  • Managing the collection of data into summary reports in line with Laboratory specifications.
  • Identifying new actives, products and co-workers to complete the biological portfolio.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with technological partners of biological portfolios.
  • Researching and conducting potential market analysis to calculate ROI.
  • Engaging with the R&D team responsible to initiate trials needed to support the new claims for existing products.
  • Generating marketing material as well as registration dossiers.
  • Organising the Biological Specialists, capturing and maintaining data and co-ordinating the write up of demo trials for marketing materials.
  • Driving new innovative projects to ease application of products in the field and to support the penetration into new markets.
  • Ensuring the organisation of Farmers Days and Agent visit trials for good company field presentation.
  • Regularly present feedback at Area meetings.
  • Providing support to the Biological Specialists to deliver good company presentations in the field.
  • Engaging in the management of the seed treatment machines.
  • Reviewing trial reports.
  • Addressing customer complaints that may lead to a claim.
  • Managing the process of product shelf-life testing, Mycorrhizae root colonisation analysis and soil health testing.
  • Planning, organising and executing Biological Specialist roadshows per area.
  • Integrate and support the Biological Specialist to align goals.
  • Supporting the physical sale of products.
  • Providing input on new budget planning and product costing with the Financial team.
  • Supporting the logistical positioning of products and written off stock.
  • Assisting with the maintenance of the SHEQ Management Systems certifications/standards, ensuring adherence to all SHEQ rules and regulations as per company policy.

Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained 

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

 

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