Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced Agronomist (Western Cape region). The Agronomist will be responsible for providing technical and sales support to the company's clients in the respective area.Responsibilities: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 driver's 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 reprioritize 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, recognizing 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.POPIA NOTICE: By providing us with your personal details when applying for a vacant position, you consent to Villa Crop Protection processing your Personal Information as set out under the Section 18 Processing Notices. Please contact the company's HR Department for an electronic copy of the notice should you wish to familiarize yourself with its stipulations.
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