Technical Advisor – Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg) at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• AFGRI Animal Feeds requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results-driven candidate to be appointed in the above-mentioned vacant position who will be responsible for selling of AAF ruminant feed through technical knowledge and value-adding activities on a farm.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• B.Sc (Agric) Animal Science
• M.Sc (Agric) Animal Science will be an advantage
• 5 years sales and marketing experience in an animal feed company.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Regularly visit existing clients and prospective new clients
• Maintain an updated client and prospect database 
• Provide technical advice on the product range 
• Measure progress on sales budget, monitor the expense budget, identify budget deviations and submit weekly/monthly budget reports
• Oversee the placing of orders at factories    
• Liaise with factories to determine challenges related to product quality, product delivery, and product collection and recommend corrective measures where applicable   
• Manage and reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis
• Evaluate and provide feedback on competitors, product quality and product performance    
• Determine market potential and customer needs as well as price determination in accordance with the agreed schedule
• Provide weekly/monthly feedback on tons gained and tons lost
• Attend marketing and social events to track potential clients   

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Strong marketing profile
•  Sound knowledge of Ruminant nutrition
•  Extrovert with a positive attitude
•  Good administration and planning skills – effective and efficient
• Ability to create and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients 
•  Able to work and operate independently

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Pro-active
• Hardworking 
• Reliable and positive
• Self-Motivated initiator

Closing date: 12 November 2025