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Job Description

The purpose of this role is to manage designated accounts, and to grow the volume and range of products sold in the designated area. This should be achieved through strategic business decisions, building customer relationships, delivering quality product, and differentiating QPro Feeds as a brand.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Tertiary Qualification (B Agric / B.Sc. Agric) will be an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition will be an advantage
• Valid Code 08/EB driver’s license
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (selling & marketing)
• Demonstrated record of success in the agricultural environment (preference towards animal feed background)

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the growth in sales of QPro Feed’s complete product range.

• Building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Submit accurate weekly/monthly reports as required.
• Continuous communication between in-house personnel / branches and customers.
• Identifying and sourcing of new clients.
• Play an active role in trade shows / farmer days.
• Deliver innovative and strategic solutions to support and grow the current accounts
• Being comfortable to communicate and work with customers at all levels of the organisation
• Responsible for regular feedback to customers on deliveries etc.
• Managing product portfolio, launches, pricing and promotional activities
• Managing product forecasting for each account to optimise the company’s procurement and stock levels, and to ensure availability to meet customer requirements.
• Work closely with the internal team, and having the ability to display leadership, influence, delegation by pulling together of resources where appropriate.
• Gaining insight about customer requirements, competitors and or market trends and developments.

Skills Required

• Ability to function independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Communication and negotiation skills and excellent people relations. 
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours.
• Computer literate

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Job Description

Responsible for inspecting the quality of carcasses on the line.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• A valid and approved PME Certificate.
• Proven PME experience will be advantageous.
• Mathematics/ Maths literacy as a subject desired.
• Strong mathematical skills - this will be tested during the interview.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
• A clear criminal record.
• A willingness to work shifts and overtime, incl. on weekends and public holidays when required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Do not let product through that does not comply with the Meat Safety Act.
• Prevent losses by ensuring product is not turned down unnecessarily.
• Depending on the classification/ damage, either remove the carcass or partially condemn the carcass.
• Ensure recovery of portions at the recovery station according to specifications.
• Follow health and safety standards at all times, as per GFC Standards and the Meat Safety Act.
• Attention to detail – Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Report all variances to the head of department.
• To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• To complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager successfully.

Skills Required

• Good communication skills.
• Accurate and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Strong administration skills.
• Team player.