Candidate Requirements

• BSc degree in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology or closely aligned field.
• At least 3+ years’ experience in the agriculture crop protection industry in a similar role.
• Bilingual: Afrikaans and English.
• Valid drivers license.
• In depth knowledge of business and technical aspects of the product areas and technology.
• In depth knowledge of different crops for a specific geographical area.
• Experience in collaborating with farmers and agents.
• Must be able to work within a cross-functional group setting with significant collaboration but also be independent.
• Ability to reprioritise and quickly respond to internal and external customers.
• Effective time management.
• Effective relationship management with good people skills.
• Delivery of clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communications appropriate to the relevant audience(s).
• Eye for detail to ensure accuracy, continuity, and completeness of all information.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Software and the ability to learn latest programs.
• Planning and Managing Work – Effectively organizes time, people, and activities. 
• Critical Thinking Skills – the ability to gather and integrate critical information, recognising and addressing underlying assumptions of others, to arrive at effective solutions.
• Customer Focus – Responds appropriately and takes personal responsibility for meeting customers’ expectations.  Maintains effective communications with customers.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills – Has high level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in crop protection, agronomy, and ag business profession.
• Results orientated - makes commitments and keeps them, gets things done in collapsed periods, reduces complexity, and increases focus, and delivers industry-leading results.

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