Soil and Plant Solutions Specialist - W.Cape (62359)
Job Description
A dynamic software company that manufactures and supplies highly specialized end-user applications for the agricultural sector, is seeking three Soil and Plant Solutions Specialists to join our team, based in Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Marketing to generate new business
- Scheduling and confirmation of appointments
- Do a Site survey to assess or determine what is needed on site before quotation
- Installation of DFM equipment (i.e. Soil Moisture Probes, Probe Repeaters, CPR and ProCPR, etc.)
- Installation and repairs of DFM automation equipment (i.e. FarmPro, MB4000, PU and ICS1, etc.)
- Provide Training on all DFM Products to clients
- You must be able to give a demo on Probe Utilities, ICS1, FarmPro and MB4000
- Maintenance and repairs of all DFM equipment
- Do Probe inspections to ensure the power consumption is correct
- General Troubleshooting for all DFM equipment
- Driver’s license is ESSENTIAL
- Fully Bilingual English and Afrikaans
- Able to communicate with clients at all levels
- Good knowledge of Plant and Soil Science
- Must be willing to travel extensively and be away from home for extended periods of time
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Experience in Agriculture would be beneficial
- Good knowledge of Plant and Soil Science – ESSENTIAL
- Agricultural Qualification would be beneficial
- Grade 12/Matric, with a strong background in Mathematics
- Relevant Tertiary education will be advantageous
Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum of ONE year’s sales experience
- Valid Driver's License is essential
- Computer Literate in MS Office
- Be able to fluently speak and write both English and Afrikaans
- Must be willing to travel extensively and be away from home for extended periods
- A POSITIVE outlook on life, self-challenging nature and high levels of energy is required
Salary:
- Market related (Negotiable)
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