A global horticultural seed company is seeking the above to be responsible for managing and executing seasonal trials, overseeing crop strategies, providing technical support, and collaborating with sales and product development teams to drive successful trial outcomes.
Minimum requirements for the role:
Must have a tertiary qualification within the relevant field
Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of agronomy and irrigation is essential
Proficient in English and Afrikaans, both written and spoken
Open to extensive travel and overnight stays as operationally required (B&B/guesthouse)
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Must be proficient in computer applications and technology
Strong personal time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills across departments
Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work flexible hours
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Planning and implementing seasonal trials.
Planning trial layouts.
Evaluating trials.
Presenting data to the Product Development team.
Maintaining regular contact with Sales Representatives and clients to ensure trials are managed successfully and evaluated on time.
Packing and shipping trial seeds.
Managing crops.
Developing crop and variety sales strategies.
Implementing crop strategies.
Maintaining crops and variety knowledge.
Training Sales Representatives on Product Development.