Crop Advisor : Plant Nutrition

Crop Advisor : Plant Nutrition - PaarlChem-Spray (Pty) Ltd

Introduction

Chem-Spray is a South African based company located in Paarl, in the Western Cape region. The company was established in 2015 specializing in the distribution of various agricultural crop protection and plant nutrition products for the agricultural market.

Main Responsibilities :

• Be responsible for selling the Company’s products and services to end user customers.
• Generate sales revenue and gross profit as per agreed targets and time scales.
• Source and sell to prospective customers in the agriculture sectors.
• Offer dependable technical support to clients on a variety of crops.
• Always delivering excellent customer service, through every stage of the customer journey.
• Managing own workload and prioritise to the needs of the customer and the business.
• Compile and implement a sales and marketing strategy for the area that focuses on current performance delivery and future growth performance.
• Manage sales and product forecasts based on sales history and budget.
• Remain informed on competing products and area strategies.
• Always reinforce the Company’s brand and ethos.
• Self-generated new customers.
• Maintain a close working relationship with potential and existing customers.
• Visit clients on site, explain different solution proposals to include products and costings.
• Keep knowledge up to date regarding products, crops and the industry.
• Assist MD, Director and / or management team as required.
• Liaising and assisting colleagues as and when appropriate.
• Periodically provide accurate, detailed and timely information regarding all prospects and sales activities as requested.
• Co-ordinate product training, promotions and marketing in general.
• Play a leading role in and assist with research and demonstration trials.
• Assist in the development and identification of niche market products / opportunities.
• Assist the team with the compilation of technical information to all stakeholders.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required within the general scope of the job.
• This job description may be subject to change, in consultation with the post holder, in response to new circumstances.

Person Specifications :

• Self-motivated and ability to work using own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Sound intellectual skills in crop production and general agricultural practice.
• The ability to work as part of the team and develop good working relationships at all levels within the organization.
• Tertiary qualification in Plant, Soil or Agricultural Sciences (will be advantageous).
• AVCASA and BASOS certificates (will be advantageous).
• Diploma / certificate / courses in financial management / administration / marketing (will strengthen the application).
• Minimum of 3 years’ selling within a technical agricultural sector.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and resilient.
• Willing to travel extensively in designated area (upon request).

Contract Summary :

• Initially 2-year contract. Can be extended for another 2 years or permanent employment.

Working Days :

Monday to Fridays (excluding public holidays)

Working Hours :

08h00 till 17h00

Candidate must own a laptop and cell phone.

Remuneration :

• Industry-related basic salary dependent on experience
• Company vehicle & petrol card
• Commission

Disclaimer :

• Applications end the 15th of August 2023.
• Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not hear from us after 31st of August 2023.

For more information, please visit our website.

Job Types :

Full-time, Contract

Contract length :

24 months

Salary :

R20,000.00 - R25,000.00 per month

Ability to commute / relocate :

Paarl, Western Cape : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Selling within a technical agricultural sector : 3 years (Required)

License / Certification :

Driver's license (Required)

Willingness to travel :

75% (Required)

Application Deadline :

2023 / 08 / 15