Technical Specialist - Monogastrics

SUMMARY:

A market leader of Nutraceuticals in the South African Animal Feed industry is seeking a self-driven, highly motivated individual to fill the newly created position of Technical Specialist – Monogastric within the Gauteng region.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Sc. qualification in Monogastric nutrition and/or Veterinary Sciences
• Minimum 7 years’ experience within the South African feed industry
• Must have a professional registration with SACNASP and/or SAVC
• Strong knowledge of Monogastric nutrition, veterinary sciences, and product application is essential
• Experience with business principles is advantageous
• Must have own reliable transport and be willing to travel
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans is essential

• Serving as the technical lead for Monogastric nutrition for both staff and customers.
• Providing expertise and guidance on Monogastric products.
• Initiating and driving the sales of Monogastric products within the South African feed industry.
• Leading the development and use of prediction model software programs to generate interest, discussions, and solutions for customers.
• Collaborating with the Technical Manager to review and oversee the Monogastric product portfolio, including Monogastric library, Monogastric presentations, and new products or services.
• Initiating and supporting local applied research on products and services.
• Participating in marketing activities, including creating marketing materials, managing social media (Facebook), and advertising.
• Engaging in key account management, competitor analysis, and market survey maintenance.
• Overseeing annual and monthly budgeting and monitoring performance against sales targets.
• Conducting a minimum of 6 customer visits per week, focusing on poultry integrators, national feed mills, regional feed mills, pre-mixers, and key producers.
• Attending and coordinating supplier meetings, information days, study groups, and guest events.