Technical Advisor at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• A well-established animal product and retail company is seeking a Technical Advisor to provide technical support and guidance to branches, customers, and sales teams within an agri-retail environment. The role combines strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition, animal health, and agricultural products with sales support, training, customer engagement, and marketing activities. The position plays a key role in driving sales growth, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting branch performance through expert advisory services and field-based engagement.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agric), B. Tech., B. Com., or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in animal feed, animal health, or a related role (monogastric and ruminants)
• Strong technical knowledge of animal feed, animal health products, and agricultural equipment is essential
• Must have strong technical knowledge of livestock production and agricultural inputs
• Excellent communication, presentation, public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must be a confident public speaker with strong presentation ability
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a sales-driven mindset and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Comfortable engaging with diverse customers and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking ability
• Comfortable with content creation for digital and social media platforms
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel regularly
• Willingness to work Saturdays as required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical advice and product support to customers, branch staff, and sales teams.
• Conducting on-site farm visits, customer consultations, and technical assessments.
• Delivering presentations, training sessions, and product demonstrations at branches and customer events.
• Supporting sales growth by identifying opportunities and recommending appropriate product solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders across diverse backgrounds.
• Assisting branches with stock planning, product selection, and inventory optimisation.
• Contributing to marketing and social media content, including educational and technical material.
• Training and mentoring branch staff on product knowledge and technical best practices.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities.
• Completing accurate reporting, visit documentation, and administrative records.