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Business Development Specialist - Antioxidants

Mayfly Agri (Pty) LtdCenturion, South Africa

11 days ago

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role :

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Business, Agriculture, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a related field
Minimum 25 years sales experience in the rendering, feed preservation, premix, or pet food industries
Prior exposure to the rendering market and knowledge of feed preservation products (e.g., antioxidants like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin) is highly desirable
Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Identifying and targeting new business opportunities in the rendering, fishmeal, premix, and pet food industries.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, including pre-mixers, pet food producers, and rendering operations.

Developing strategies to grow market share for antioxidant products (BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, and blends).

Achieving sales targets by actively pursuing leads, conducting presentations, and closing deals.

Providing technical product knowledge to customers, leveraging training received internationally.

Managing customer accounts, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.

Collaborating with local blending partners to ensure seamless production and delivery of antioxidant blends.

Working with third-party lab services to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.

Coordinating with regulatory bodies to support product registration processes.

Monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform sales strategies.

Providing feedback to management on market demands and product development opportunities.

Travelling to regions with rendering operations to engage with customers and build market presence.

Attending specialized product training internationally to gain in-depth knowledge of the antioxidant portfolio.

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.

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