Technical Advisor Monogastric Animal Feed Wellington
West Coast Personnel · Wellington, Western Cape
Overview
West Coast Personnel is hiring a Technical Advisor Monogastric for a well established agricultural business in Wellington, Western Cape. You will service livestock producers across the Western Cape, giving expert advice on animal feed products, nutrition and feeding practices. This is a great fit for someone with an agricultural degree and 2 to 4 years of technical sales or advisory experience who enjoys working on farms and building customer relationships.
About the role
Our client in the agricultural industry is looking for a qualified Technical Advisor to join their team in Wellington. You will travel to farms across the Western Cape to advise livestock producers on animal feed products, nutritional solutions and best feeding practices that help them get the most out of their production.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agricultural customers, conduct regular farm visits and provide after sales support. You will also keep accurate sales and customer records and report to the Regional Sales Manager on operational and customer service matters.
This role combines technical agricultural knowledge with customer relationship management, planning and reporting. You will work closely with the sales team to support regional marketing initiatives and business objectives.
Requirements
- Relevant Agricultural Degree such as BSc Agriculture, B Agric, MSc Agriculture or an equivalent recognised agricultural qualification (essential)
- 2 to 4 years experience in a similar agricultural technical sales or advisory role
- Sound knowledge of agricultural products, animal nutrition or livestock production
- Ability to provide practical technical advice to livestock producers
- Strong communication, negotiation and customer relationship management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Good planning, organisational and reporting abilities
- Self motivated, results driven and able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport (essential)
- Willingness to travel to customers and farms throughout the Western Cape
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective customer support plans to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
- Build and maintain strong relationships with livestock producers and agricultural customers
- Conduct regular farm visits to provide technical advice, assistance and after sales support
- Advise customers on appropriate animal feed products and their correct application
- Monitor feed quality on farms and recommend best feeding practices to optimise livestock performance
- Maintain agreed customer service levels and provide solutions to customer requirements
- Provide technical guidance to help customers maximise animal production potential
- Prepare and maintain accurate sales documentation, customer records and technical reports
- Submit regular operational and customer service reports to the Regional Sales Manager
- Support and execute regional marketing initiatives and promotional activities
- Work closely with the sales team to support customer relationships and regional business objectives
Benefits
Competitive salary package plus benefits
Job details
- Organisation
- West Coast Personnel
- Location
- Wellington, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Agriculture & Farming
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To stand out for this Technical Advisor role, tailor your CV to show your agricultural degree and any hands on experience with animal feed, nutrition or livestock. The employer wants someone who can talk confidently to farmers, so highlight examples of customer relationships you have built and farm visits you have done.
Make sure your drivers licence and own transport are clearly listed, as these are essential. Since you will travel across the Western Cape, mention your willingness to be on the road and any knowledge of the region. In an interview, be ready to discuss practical feeding solutions and how you would handle a farmer who is not getting the results they expect.
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