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Our services include complete and specialised recruitment solutions and effective human resource services as well as in-depth and accurate market research offerings. Our management team brings years of experience, a well-developed network, recruiting skills along with a dynamic approach to a vast and complex industry.
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- A global leader in the agrochemicals industry is seeking the above to be responsible for managing key farmer accounts, driving sales, and providing technical support, while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring effective product positioning and marketing strategies.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Sales, or Marketing
- CropLife Certification is advantageous
- Minimum 5 years’ combined sales and technical experience in the agricultural industry
- Proven track record in client relationship management
- Strong knowledge of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides is essential
- Must have extensive expertise in plant health and crop care
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong presentation skills aligned with the company’s Agricultural Product brand
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing sales and expense budgets for key accounts.
- Overseeing the key farmer account buying process alongside the Commercial and National Sales Managers.
- Ensuring company products are included in tender and material requests.
- Identifying and segmenting potential mega farmer key accounts.
- Conducting regular farm visits to assess needs and offer tailored solutions.
- Collaborating with Technical Sales Specialists (TSS) to provide on-site technical consultation.
- Strengthening relationships with key farm stakeholders (buyers, financial managers, technical managers, farm managers, consultants, and owners).
- Ensuring accurate monthly and annual forecasting aligned with mega farmer buying patterns.
- Developing and implementing strategic product positioning proposals.
- Optimizing crop protection marketing materials and advertising programs in partnership with the marketing department.
- Conducting regular meetings with area teams, customer agents, and management structures.
- Providing technical support during farmer days and sales events.
- Offering technical recommendations on company products and spray programs.
- Implementing crop team decisions with customers and agents.
- Driving demand through demonstrations, field trials, and customer success stories.
- Utilizing loyalty programs to secure volume commitments and counter generic price competition.
- Providing product training and stewardship guidance on the safe handling of crop protection products.
- Collaborating with partners to offer value-added services, such as AI fruit sizing and precision farming.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and threats.
- Negotiating and finalizing Prestige Rewards agreements with growers and managing tender business evaluations.
- Supporting growers throughout the season to address challenges and ensure satisfaction.
- Organizing and participating in industry events, including Prestige Club meetings, product launches, and farmer days.
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- A well-established leading specialty chemicals distributor is seeking the above to be responsible for distributing specialty food ingredients, managing customer relationships, providing technical advice, and handling market analysis and stock management.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Have a relevant tertiary qualification in Food Technology
- Minimum 2- 8 years’ relevant experience
- Experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Food Industry is essential
- Must have in-depth knowledge of Functional Food Ingredients
- Experience in Nutritional Ingredients is advantageous
- Strong numerical skills, including the ability to calculate quotes, place orders, and prepare reports
- Ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in calculations
- Comfortable working with percentages and numerical analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Distributing specialty food ingredients, with a specific focus on developing the Nutrition Market Segment.
- Maintaining the existing customer base, as well as identifying new opportunities.
- Developing and expanding all market segments.
- Creating and submitting offers, including managing price responsibilities.
- Independently processing customer inquiries, including complaints.
- Providing technical advice to customers on the development of formulations, including appropriate sampling.
- Conducting market analysis of customers, products, competitors, and application markets.
- Maintaining and documenting reports in the CRM system (Salesforce).
- Taking responsibility for budget and requirements planning.
- Collaborating and participating in trade fairs and customer seminars as technical insight days.
- Managing stock by working closely with Principal Managers to ensure optimal stock holding.
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- A well-established leading specialty chemicals distributor is seeking the above to be responsible for distributing specialty and commodity chemical raw materials, managing customer relationships, providing technical advice, and conducting market analysis while overseeing stock management and budgeting.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry or related field
- SAPMA courses are advantageous
- Minimum 2- 8 years’ relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of paint and coating raw materials is essential
- Strong numerical skills, including the ability to calculate quotes, place orders, and prepare reports
- Ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in calculations
- Comfortable working with percentages and numerical analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Distributing specialty and commodity chemical raw materials.
- Maintaining the existing customer base, as well as identifying new opportunities.
- Developing and expanding all market segments.
- Creating and submitting offers, including managing price responsibilities.
- Independently processing customer inquiries, including complaints.
- Providing technical advice to customers on the development of formulations, including appropriate sampling.
- Conducting market analysis of customers, products, competitors, and application markets.
- Maintaining and documenting reports in the CRM system.
- Taking responsibility for budget and requirements planning.
- Collaborating and participating in trade fairs and customer seminars as technical insight days.
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- An established vegetable seed production company is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Seed Production Agronomist with expertise in seed production techniques to be responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and efficiency of seed production processes, playing a pivotal role in seed yield and quality for both growers and clients.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Plant-related field); A postgrad qualification would be ideal
- Minimum 2 years' in field experience
- Strong communication skills are essential
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Fully bilingual - written and spoken)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing expert technical advice on crop cultivation.
- Efficiently and timely performing monitoring and technical advisory duties.
- Offering quick, thorough, and clear feedback if work execution is not meeting standards.
- Managing the contracting of crops and communicating contract requirements effectively.
- Overseeing logistical planning, execution, and progress tracking.
- Assuming responsibility for quality management, covering all risks related to crops to meet contractual requirements.
- Managing risk associated with the production process.
- Maintaining comprehensive records and generating reports on crop-related activities.
- Providing punctual and clear feedback on crop progress to growers.
- Providing punctual and clear feedback on cleaning progress to growers.
- Ensuring adherence to processes and protocols while continually seeking process improvements.
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- An established vegetable seed production company is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Seed Production Agronomist with expertise in seed production techniques to be responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and efficiency of seed production processes, playing a pivotal role in seed yield and quality for both growers and clients.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Plant-related field); A postgrad qualification would be ideal
- Minimum 2 years' in field experience
- Strong communication skills are essential
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Fully bilingual - written and spoken)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing expert technical advice on crop cultivation.
- Efficiently and timely performing monitoring and technical advisory duties.
- Offering quick, thorough, and clear feedback if work execution is not meeting standards.
- Managing the contracting of crops and communicating contract requirements effectively.
- Overseeing logistical planning, execution, and progress tracking.
- Assuming responsibility for quality management, covering all risks related to crops to meet contractual requirements.
- Managing risk associated with the production process.
- Maintaining comprehensive records and generating reports on crop-related activities.
- Providing punctual and clear feedback on crop progress to growers.
- Providing punctual and clear feedback on cleaning progress to growers.
- Ensuring adherence to processes and protocols while continually seeking process improvements.
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- A well-established leading specialty chemicals distributor is seeking a Business Development Manager be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with feed mills, poultry and animal farms, and expanding the company’s market share.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in sales or business development within the Animal Nutrition and Health industry, with a strong focus on selling to feed mills, poultry, and animal farms in Africa
- In-depth knowledge of animal nutrition, feed formulation, and agricultural industry dynamics is essential
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be willing to travel frequently to meet clients and attend industry events
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing a strategic business development plan to grow the animal nutrition and health ingredients market.
- Identifying and engaging potential customers, assessing their needs, and developing tailored solutions to maximize sales.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including feed mills, poultry, and animal farms.
- Educating customers on the benefits and features of the company’s product portfolio through presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions.
- Monitoring industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks.
- Providing market intelligence and strategic recommendations to the management team for product development and marketing initiatives.
- Preparing and presenting accurate sales forecasts, tracking performance metrics, and providing insights for continuous improvement.
- Negotiating pricing, contracts, and terms with clients to ensure profitability while maintaining long-term business relationships.
- Representing the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and events to enhance brand visibility and expand business opportunities.
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- A fast-paced and entrepreneurial chemical distributor is seeking an experienced Internal Sales Representative to drive sales growth, maintain customer relationships, and support the external sales team. This role requires a proactive and results-driven individual with a strong understanding of sales processes and customer service.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an internal sales or customer service role
- Previous experience in the chemical distribution or related industry is advantageous
- Strong understanding of sales processes, order management, and CRM systems
- Must be computer literate in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook) and ERP systems
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing inbound and outbound sales calls, emails, and customer inquiries.
Processing customer orders and ensuring timely delivery.
Maintaining and updating customer records in the CRM system.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
Providing product information, pricing, and quotations to customers.
Liaising with external sales representatives to ensure seamless customer service.
Monitoring stock levels and coordinating with procurement to meet demand.
Assisting in the preparation of sales reports and forecasts.
Handling customer complaints and resolving issues promptly.
Collaborating with internal teams, including finance and logistics, to ensure smooth sales operations.
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- An innovative and fast-growing supplier of water treatment technology and plant solutions is seeking an experienced Application Specialist to service, maintain, and optimize water treatment systems at client sites. This role requires a technically skilled and customer-focused individual with strong problem-solving abilities.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a technical qualification (e.g., diploma or degree in mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering, or a related field)
- Previous experience in the water treatment industry is highly preferred
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to client sites
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Installing, servicing, and maintaining water treatment equipment at customer sites.
- Commissioning and installing water treatment plant solutions.
- Conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure optimal system performance.
- Monitoring water quality parameters and making necessary adjustments to treatment programs.
- Providing technical support and training to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Documenting service visits, maintenance activities, and customer interactions.
- Assisting the sales team with technical expertise and recommendations.
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Managing spare parts inventory and coordinating with procurement for replenishment.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to ensure high service satisfaction.
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- A well-established fresh produce farming operation is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair the fleet of diesel-powered vehicles and machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair work to ensure optimal operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a relevant Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working on agricultural machinery and vehicles
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills are essential
- Must have experience working with agricultural machinery, trucks, or earth-moving equipment
- Knowledge of diagnostic tools and software for modern diesel engines is essential
- Welding and fabrication skills are advantageous
- Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to work in various conditions, including outdoor environments and confined spaces
- Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, self-motivated, and ability to work under pressure
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
- Conducting routine maintenance, inspections, and servicing fleet vehicles and machinery.
- Performing engine overhauls, brake repairs, gearbox servicing, and other mechanical work.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company maintenance standards.
- Maintaining accurate service records and documenting all repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Ordering and managing spare parts inventory efficiently.
- Working closely with the fleet management team to schedule and prioritize repairs.
- Providing breakdown assistance and field repairs when necessary.
- Training and guiding junior mechanics and apprentices when required.
- Adhering to workplace safety policies and procedures at all times.
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- A global leader in the agrochemicals industry is seeking the above to be responsible for managing key farmer accounts, driving sales, and providing technical support, while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring effective product positioning and marketing strategies.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Sales, or Marketing
- CropLife Certification is advantageous
- Minimum 5 years’ combined sales and technical experience in the agricultural industry
- Proven track record in client relationship management
- Strong knowledge of fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides is essential
- Must have extensive expertise in plant health and crop care
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong presentation skills aligned with the company’s Agricultural Product brand
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English (Read, Write, Speak)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing sales and expense budgets for key accounts.
- Overseeing the key farmer account buying process alongside the Commercial and National Sales Managers.
- Ensuring company products are included in tender and material requests.
- Identifying and segmenting potential mega farmer key accounts.
- Conducting regular farm visits to assess needs and offer tailored solutions.
- Collaborating with Technical Sales Specialists (TSS) to provide on-site technical consultation.
- Strengthening relationships with key farm stakeholders (buyers, financial managers, technical managers, farm managers, consultants, and owners).
- Ensuring accurate monthly and annual forecasting aligned with mega farmer buying patterns.
- Developing and implementing strategic product positioning proposals.
- Optimizing crop protection marketing materials and advertising programs in partnership with the marketing department.
- Conducting regular meetings with area teams, customer agents, and management structures.
- Providing technical support during farmer days and sales events.
- Offering technical recommendations on company products and spray programs.
- Implementing crop team decisions with customers and agents.
- Driving demand through demonstrations, field trials, and customer success stories.
- Utilizing loyalty programs to secure volume commitments and counter generic price competition.
- Providing product training and stewardship guidance on the safe handling of crop protection products.
- Collaborating with partners to offer value-added services, such as AI fruit sizing and precision farming.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities and threats.
- Negotiating and finalizing Prestige Rewards agreements with growers and managing tender business evaluations.
- Supporting growers throughout the season to address challenges and ensure satisfaction.
- Organizing and participating in industry events, including Prestige Club meetings, product launches, and farmer days.
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