Technical Sales Advisor (Bioconditioning)

Kontak Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor in Gqeberha. This role requires expertise in animal feed additives and strong customer relationship management skills. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and at least 4 years of technical sales experience. Responsibilities include maintaining technical product knowledge, analysing customer needs, and preparing reports. The position requires extensive travel across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Technical Sales environment.
• Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Prepared to travel more than 5,000 km monthly and spend 6+ nights away.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong technical knowledge of products.
• Analyse customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Prepare customer reports and proposals.

Skills

Technical knowledge of products

Customer relationship management

Commercial aptitude

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12 plus relevant 3 Year Degree or Diploma

Job description

Overview

A well-established organisation with a long history in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of animal feed additives and disinfectant products is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor.

The company provides advanced solutions that support the feed, livestock, and food industries across Africa and Asia. Its culture is built on innovation, quality, and sustainability, with a strong focus on research, development, and customer value.

Product: Technological animal feed additives. Detergent and disinfectant products for the feed and livestock industries.

Market: Animal feed mills and associated industry. Livestock operations including dairy farms, poultry and pigs. Abattoirs and rendering plants.

Salary: R45 000 – R50 000 CTC per month.

Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle and valid drivers license (essential)
• Must be possession of a valid passport and credit card
• Grade 12 plus relevant 3 Year Degree or Diploma (BCom / BSc Agric preferable)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience within a Technical Sales environment
• Prepared to travel more than 5,000 km and spend 6+ nights away each month
• Commercially minded

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain strong technical and conceptual knowledge of all products
• Analyse customer needs, recommend suitable products, provide advice, and address customer concerns
• Discuss products and explain technical concepts and uses effectively
• Prepare customer reports and proposals related to product solutions
• Build long-term relationships with customers to establish loyalty
• Identify new opportunities and grow the customer base
• Track sales and submit monthly sales reports to management
• Research current market trends, identify new product developments, and provide feedback to management