Technical Specialist - Monogastrics
- Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have a B. Sc. qualification in Monogastric nutrition and/or Veterinary Sciences
- Minimum 7 years’ experience within the South African feed industry
- Must have a professional registration with SACNASP and/or SAVC
- Strong knowledge of Monogastric nutrition, veterinary sciences, and product application is essential
- Experience with business principles is advantageous
- Must have own reliable transport and be willing to travel
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans is essential
- Serving as the technical lead for Monogastric nutrition for both staff and customers.
- Providing expertise and guidance on Monogastric products.
- Initiating and driving the sales of Monogastric products within the South African feed industry.
- Leading the development and use of prediction model software programs to generate interest, discussions, and solutions for customers.
- Collaborating with the Technical Manager to review and oversee the Monogastric product portfolio, including Monogastric library, Monogastric presentations, and new products or services.
- Initiating and supporting local applied research on products and services.
- Participating in marketing activities, including creating marketing materials, managing social media (Facebook), and advertising.
- Engaging in key account management, competitor analysis, and market survey maintenance.
- Overseeing annual and monthly budgeting and monitoring performance against sales targets.
- Conducting a minimum of 6 customer visits per week, focusing on poultry integrators, national feed mills, regional feed mills, pre-mixers, and key producers.
- Attending and coordinating supplier meetings, information days, study groups, and guest events.