Description
NUTRI Feeds is a part of the Country Bird Holdings (Limited) family, and works interactively with all our world-class sister companies to provide South African farmers and households with the highest quality products for their health and the health of their farms and families.
NUTRI Feeds is the leader in animal feed manufacturing in South Africa and a global player in the animal feed industry. With their head office in Potchefstroom and manufacturing plants in Viljoenskroon, Mafikeng and Bloemfontein, NUTRI Feeds is your countrywide first choice in animal feeds for pigs, sheep, poultry, dairy and beef cattle. NUTRI Feeds products are not only freely available in South Africa, but also in Swaziland, Zambia, Lesotho, Namibia and several other African countries.
Position Overview: To provide expert and technical support to the farmer (customer), regarding the quality of feed that is produced by the Feed Milling operations, with a specific emphasis on system implementation, monitoring the quality and the successful investigation and settlement of all customer complaints.
Key performance areas (Duties and Responsibilities):
•Ensure continuous on-farm technical advice and support to customers through regular farm visits.
•Arrange customer visits with technical support team.
•Gather production information from farms to use as proof of product performance.
•Evaluate the performance of products and feeding programs.
•Do product performance benchmarking thorough identify the strong and weak points of the opposition products.
•Ensure all claims are correctly investigated, all administrative tasks are done correctly.
•Assist the technical department with performance data and the interpretation of the data
•Attend to Farmers days and other information sessions to provide product information.
•Giving feedback and sales reports
•Ensure the effective management of client accounts
•Ongoing customer engagement and communication across various platforms, such as WhatsApp, Email and other electronic platforms.
•Evaluation of raw materials/ final products and interpretation of laboratory results.
•Attend Sales meetings, give feedback on product performance, new product development, re-positioning, and improvement of existing products.
•Manage the pricing and volumes of the product range.
•Identify new opportunities by evaluating the market and new opportunities with regards to trends and prices.
•Give feedback on problems (solved and unsolved) as well as claims.
•Monitor market trends and developments.
•Identify potential clients, support existing clients and ensure overall achievement of sales targets.
•Monthly liaison with Customers which accounts are in arears
•Monthly feedback to the financial department with regards to Debtors that are in arears
•Daily feedback on CRM (Skynamo)
•Weekly Feedback report
•Weekly Data analysis, interpretation
•Farm visit report after each client visit
•Internal Sales and Technical workshops and or training
•Further studies are encouraged, although not expected
•External Sales and Technical workshops and or training
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
•Grade 12 (Matric)
•BSc Agriculture, B Animal Science, National Diploma in Animal Production, or an equivalent qualification
•Minimum of 3 years' sales and technical experience
•SACNASP registration
•Valid driver's licence
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•Administration and record-keeping skills
•Experience working with CRM systems
Knowledge
•Sound knowledge of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947)
•Understanding of agricultural products, livestock production, and animal nutrition
Competencies
•Dynamic and self-motivated
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•Computer literacy
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Customer relationship management skills
•Planning and organisational skills
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Technical sales and advisory skills
Equity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Closing date: 17 July 2026