Technical Marketing Specialist - Biologicals
Job description
- Must have a B. Sc. in Agriculture, specializing in Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or Agronomy
- Must have CropLife certification in Basic Crop Protection
- Minimum 5 years experience working with specific crops
- Proven sales and marketing experience in the South African agricultural input sector is essential
- Experience with biological solutions is advantageous
- Must have strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to influence and drive change in existing crop protection programs
- Performance-driven with a high level of self-discipline, integrity, and excellence
- Must be proficient in Afrikaans (Reading, Speaking, and Presenting)
- Willingness to travel regionally and relocate if required
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Promoting biological solutions to growers and distributors.
- Providing expert advice on crop protection and bio-stimulant solutions.
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with customers and industry partners.
- Guiding clients in integrating biological solutions into their crop protection programs.
- Conducting training sessions and presentations on biological solutions.
- Travelling within assigned areas to support growers and distribution partners.