Dairy Technical Advisor

Air; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Technical Advisor with a BSc in Agriculture. The role involves sales and marketing of nutritional solutions for dairy. Candidates should have experience in animal feed sales, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. Responsibilities include farmer liaison, data analysis, and report documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc. Agriculture degree required.
• Experience in selling and marketing animal feed products.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Assertive with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Experience in on-farm diet assessment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Sales and marketing of nutritional solutions to achieve targets.
• Customer liaison through farm visits and delivery logistics.
• Compiling and submitting weekly reports.
• Customer Complaint Report documentation and investigation.
• Data analysis and related administrative duties.

Skills

Sales and marketing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Data analysis

Customer management

Education

BSc. Agriculture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Overview

TECHNICAL ADVISOR (DAIRY) – Meadow Feeds Pietermaritzburg

The ideal candidate would be responsible for :

Responsibilities

• Sales and marketing of nutritional solutions to achieve agreed targets
• Customer liaison (on farm visits and delivery logistics)
• Compiling and submitting weekly reports
• Customer Complaint Report documentation and investigation
• Customer management support
• Data analysis
• Related administrative duties

Qualifications and requirements

• A minimum of a BSc. Agriculture degree
• Experience in the selling and marketing of animal feed products
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Assertive and a high degree of self-motivation
• Skilled in all aspects surrounding any type of ruminant nutrition
• Factors influencing milk volume and solids in dairy herds
• Experience in on-farm diet assessment programmes and herd management programmes
• Entrepreneurial skills
• An advanced level of computer skills in Microsoft Office products
• A commitment to service excellence and attention to detail
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• A self-starter with a friendly disposition
• Valid Drivers licence