Agronomist - Sales
Agriculture, Forestry and Farming, South Africa Gauteng
R 35000 - R 60000 Monthly
My Client, A leading FMCG concern, based in Centurion is looking to employ an Agronomist.
Role Intention:
- Growing with the company, from grassroots up.
- Becoming a pioneering microbial specialist in the Agricultural sector and thereby making a real difference to the future of farming.
- Healthy commissions and incentive bonuses can be expected down the road. Right now the Company is a little in the dark regarding the volumes of sales that are possible but the successful candidate’s influence will help them to clarify their targets going forward.
- The client's stated purpose is “to enrich peoples’ lives by creating and sharing abundance, based on the pillars of love, integrity and faith in God.” They don’t just say it – they live it. The successful candidate would definitely find their life enriched – and not only financially.
Role Responsibilities:
- Reach out to network of farmers, present products, solicit trials
- Encourage agents and farmers to buy products.
- The candidate must have a passion and eagerness to promote products that are good for the environment.
- Managing field trials
- Gather, compile, analyze, interpret results and provide progress reports
- Making recommendations to farmers to help achieve efficient crop production
- Soil sampling and analysis
- Conduct educational workshops
- Crop budgeting and planning
- Developing protocols for product usage
- Crop rotation planning recommendations.
- Remain updated with new agricultural techniques, trends and practices.
- The candidate will be measured on sales of products.
Role Geographically
Geographic area for this job covers Gauteng, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Education | Qualifications | Experience:
- Undergraduate or Masters degree in Agronomy, Agri Business or related.
- Speaks English and Afrikaans
- At least 3-5 years hands on experience working with farmers in managing trials and sales support
- Experience in providing technical training
Other Benefits: Bakkie, Pension, Medical Aid, Performance Bonus
Ad Visible Until: 21 September 2018
Ref: JHB006310/RT