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Technical Advisor - Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg)

Technical Advisor - Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg)

AFGRI EquipmentPietermaritzburg, ZA
2 days ago
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Job title : Technical Advisor - Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline : November 12, 2025

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Description

  • AFGRI Animal Feeds requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results-driven candidate to be appointed in the above-mentioned vacant position who will be responsible for selling of AAF ruminant feed through technical knowledge and value-adding activities on a farm.
  • Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
  • B.Sc (Agric) Animal Science
  • M.Sc (Agric) Animal Science will be an advantage
  • 5 years sales and marketing experience in an animal feed company.
  • KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Regularly visit existing clients and prospective new clients
  • Maintain an updated client and prospect database
  • Provide technical advice on the product range
  • Measure progress on sales budget, monitor the expense budget, identify budget deviations and submit weekly / monthly budget reports
  • Oversee the placing of orders at factories
  • Liaise with factories to determine challenges related to product quality, product delivery, and product collection and recommend corrective measures where applicable
  • Manage and reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis
  • Evaluate and provide feedback on competitors, product quality and product performance
  • Determine market potential and customer needs as well as price determination in accordance with the agreed schedule
  • Provide weekly / monthly feedback on tons gained and tons lost
  • Attend marketing and social events to track potential clients
  • TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES

  • Strong marketing profile
  • Sound knowledge of Ruminant nutrition
  • Extrovert with a positive attitude
  • Good administration and planning skills – effective and efficient
  • Ability to create and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients
  • Able to work and operate independently
  • BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

  • Pro-active
  • Hardworking
  • Reliable and positive
  • Self-Motivated initiator
  • Closing date : 12 November 2025

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