Technical Advisor - Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg)
AFGRI EquipmentPietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa4 days ago
Job descriptionAFGRI 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. 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. 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 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 Pro‑active Hardworking Reliable and positive Self‑Motivated initiator
Job title : Technical Advisor - Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg)
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Deadline : November 12, 2025
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Closing date : 12 November 2025
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Technical Advisor • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa