Technical Advisor at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:    

• Client liaison (on farm visits)
• Sales and marketing of products
• Dairy technical advice
• Client management support
• Data analysis
• Related administrative duties

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of a BSc. Agriculture;
• Preferably be registered with SACNAPS (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals)
• Experience in the selling and marketing of animal feed products;
• Experience in on-farm diet assessment programmes and herd management programmes;
• Experience in pasture based dairy industry would be a distinct advantage;
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, assertiveness and a high degree of self-motivation;
• A high level of Computer skills in Microsoft Office products;
• A commitment to service excellence and attention to detail;
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans;
• High level of personal and professional integrity;
• A self-starter with a friendly disposition;  
• Preferably the ideal candidate will reside in the area of service.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.