Technical Marketing Specialist - Crop Protection

Mayfly Agri Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established Agricultural Chemical Distributor is seeking a Technical Marketing Specialist in Gauteng, Pretoria to drive business development and market growth. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in crop protection and possess a tertiary qualification in agriculture. Responsibilities include executing demonstration trials, providing technical support, and contributing to marketing strategies. This role requires strong industry knowledge and a valid driver's license, with a focus on delivering effective marketing and business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in crop protection.
• Broad knowledge of crop cultivating methods.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development initiatives to meet regional budget.
• Execute and analyze demonstration trials.
• Provide technical support to agents.

Skills

Experience in business development

Knowledge of agrochemical industry

Financial acumen

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture

Job description

Technical Marketing Specialist - Crop Protection

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : December 01,

An established Agricultural Chemical Distributor is seeking the above to be responsible for driving business development and market growth by managing demonstration trials, providing technical support, and executing marketing initiatives, while contributing to product strategy, training, launches, and content creation across the region.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in agriculture is advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the crop protection industry in a commercial position
• Broad knowledge of agrochemical and agro-input business with good industry credibility and value chain expertise
• Broad knowledge of crop cultivating and production methods
• Must have general knowledge of the market and regulatory processes
• Financial acumen with ability to understand basic financial principles
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel in the area

Responsibilities

• Taking business development responsibility and driving business support initiatives to reach budget in the region on all portfolios.
• Contributing to demonstration trials plan definition and driving trial implementation in the region.
• Executing demonstrations, collecting, and presenting data from demonstration trials.
• Providing agent service and technical support.
• Utilizing relevant commercial and/or demonstration trial locations as marketing/demo days.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of markets and agricultural products.
• Contributing to portfolio positioning strategy and continuously improving the value proposition statement.
• Contributing to product training presentations and promotional materials.
• Contributing to product launch planning and driving execution in the region.
• Contributing to future portfolio strategy by identifying and suggesting new market opportunities.
• Contributing to product pricing strategy, including competitive analysis and differentiation in the region.
• Identifying new uses for current products.
• Creating content for marketing activities such as social media, brochures, trial results booklets, and digital platforms.

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