Technical Advisor Dairy - Kleinberg WC (73082)

Job Description A feed company is looking for a Technical Advisor - Dairy to join its team in the Kleinberg area of the Western Cape. This opportunity is suited to a commercially minded agricultural professional with a strong interest in dairy and animal nutrition. The successful candidate will provide technical advice on animal-feed products, build lasting customer relationships and grow sales within the region Key Responsibilities Promote and sell animal-feed products to existing and prospective customers, while providing technical and product support Achieve monthly and annual sales targets, grow sales volumes and margins, and contribute to improved farm performance and profitability Build and maintain customer relationships through regular farm and client visits Identify customer needs, develop opportunities with key accounts, and provide practical, value-adding solutions Keep up to date with animal-feed industry developments, competitor activity and market pricing Apply animal-nutrition principles and understand feed products and their technical applications Understand forage production, including dryland and irrigated pastures and other relevant forage crops Monitor product performance on farms and gather relevant production information from livestock operations Prepare accurate sales reports, customer visit reports and other documentation within agreed deadlines Participate in industry events, study groups and trade shows, and assist with technical articles and projects as required Manage relevant administration, customer liaison, non-conformance reporting and outstanding accounts Minimum Requirements B Agric / BSc Agric, or a three-year agricultural diploma At least three years' experience in a similar role Experience in sales and marketing A valid Code 08/EB driver's licence Ability to obtain SACNASP registration as a Professional Natural Scientist Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Advantageous Experience Experience in animal-feed milling Experience in dairy production, ruminant nutrition or forage systems Skills and Personal Attributes Strong communication and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness and a results-driven approach Problem-solving ability, attention to detail and quality awareness Professional written communication and sound computer skills Proactive, ethical, motivated and innovative Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision