Senior Creative Director

Supersport; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the South African feed industry is seeking a qualified individual to lead technical initiatives in Monogastric nutrition. The role involves providing expertise, driving sales, and collaborating on product development. Candidates must have significant experience and a strong educational background in Monogastric nutrition or veterinary sciences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in the South African feed industry.
• Professional registration with SACNASP and/or SAVC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for Monogastric nutrition.
• Drive sales of Monogastric products within the feed industry.
• Conduct a minimum of 6 customer visits per week.

Skills

Monogastric nutrition

Veterinary sciences

Business principles

English

Afrikaans

Education

B. Sc. qualification in Monogastric nutrition

B. Sc. qualification in Veterinary Sciences

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

• 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, 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

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates.