Senior Technical Advisor - Dairy Animal Feed

Kerry Kopp Consulting; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Consulting invites applications for a Dairy Sales Specialist to grow external sales, support existing clients, and train local dairy advisors. You will manage key accounts, monitor pricing trends, and collaborate with nutrition/product managers to develop dairy offerings.

The role requires a relevant agriculture degree and registration as a nutritionist, plus 3+ years in sales/marketing within milling or related sectors; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/diploma in Agriculture.
• Professional Nutritionist registration.
• 3+ years experience in similar role.
• Experience in sales and marketing, preferably in milling.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Selling and supporting Dairy range externally and with current/prospect clients.
• Achieving monthly & yearly sales targets per customer.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Monitoring pricing trends and adding value to customers.
• Training local dairy technical advisors.
• Understanding Dairy nutrition principles.
• Monitoring product performance & market trends.
• Developing products with Global and local dairy product managers.
• Understanding forage production principles.
• Communicating effectively with customers and in-house personnel.
• Participating in study groups & trade shows.
• Managing registrations and legal aspects of Dairy products.
• Handling necessary administration and customer liaison.
• Reporting to Superiors and Product Managers accurately and timely.
• Keeping sector plans updated and meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Key account management

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Relationship building

Written communication

Education

Relevant degree in Agriculture

Professional Nutritionist registration

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas

• Selling and supporting Dairy range both externally and with current/prospect clients
• Achieving monthly & yearly sales targets per customer
• Building and maintaining customer relationships
• Monitoring pricing trends and adding value to customers
• Training local dairy technical advisors

Technical Responsibilities

• Understanding Dairy nutrition principles
• Monitoring product performance & market trends
• Developing products with Global and local dairy product managers
• Understanding forage production principles
• Communicating effectively with customers and in-house personnel
• Participating in study groups & trade shows

Administration Duties

• Managing registrations and legal aspects of Dairy products
• Handling necessary administration and customer liaison
• Reporting to Superiors and Product Managers accurately and timely
• Keeping sector plans updated and meeting project deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree/diploma in Agriculture
• Professional Nutritionist registration
• 3+ years experience in similar role
• Experience in sales and marketing, preferably in milling
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook

Skills

• Key account management
• Problem-solving and conflict handling
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Quality awareness and attention to detail
• Written communication and computer skills