Technical Advisor - Agrochemicals

Minimum requirements for the role

• Must have a National Senior Certificate with a post matric tertiary qualification such as a B. Agric./B. Sc. Agric. degree
• Must possess either AVCASA or BASOS accreditation and be prepared to work towards acquiring both accreditations within a reasonable period of time
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in the agricultural industry in agrochemicals, agriculture, and/or nutrition
• Technical and agrochemical knowledge is essential
• Must possess good customer relationship skills
• Sound working knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental practices are essential
• Must have the ability to work independently and possess strong verbal and written communication, planning, organizational, presentation, technical, and interpersonal skills
• Possess the ability to solve problems systematically
• Must be safety orientated
• Must possess a valid drivers license, have own reliable transport, be medically fit to drive, and be able to travel to support all allocated Crop Advisors and service cross-border clients, if required
• Computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans is a prerequisite

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Applying functional expertise to develop comprehensive and integrated crop programmes, ensuring successful implementation, and monitoring the Sales teams performance to promote product sales of in-house products effectively.
• Identifying knowledge gaps among Crop Advisors and the Sales team regarding crop programmes and in-house products versus third-party products, addressing these gaps by compiling training materials, and delivering training workshops for the Sales team.
• Developing and implementing area-specific or crop-specific strategies in collaboration with Regional Managers and the Advisory Manager to achieve sales targets.
• Networking with third-party product suppliers, universities, research institutes, and crop associations to promote knowledge and awareness of in-house products.
• Investigating all customer complaints and insurance claims in the region, identifying problems, proposing equitable solutions, and providing management with recommendations for appropriate actions.
• Assuming responsibility for developing spray programs incorporating in-house products for Crop Advisors, integrating agrochemical and nutritional products, and adhering to MRL guidelines and label recommendations.
• Using crop programmes and technical support services to drive sales strategies in the region.
• Monitoring correct implementation of recommendations and liaising with the Advisory Manager regarding corrective actions where necessary.
• Carrying out regular crop inspections during the season, identifying problems, and making recommenda

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