Minimum requirements:BSc Agri (Animal) Science degreeAt least 2 5 years relevant experience in Agricultural Commodity TradingTechnical knowledge and market experience essentialWell established business relationships in Animal Feed IndustryComputer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Excel Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:Customer service orientatedAptitude of continuous learningExcellent negotiation skillExcellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English, both written and spokenGoal drivenAccept responsibility and accountabilityBe able to solve problems quickly and efficientlyInitiative and driveReliable and disciplinedProfessionalism and presentableAssertiveRole and responsibilities:Business Development & SalesMust have the ability to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the political, trading, and economical environments affecting the business, to ensure the right strategies are being developed and followed.Contribute towards maximizing selling opportunities within the greater selling team to ensure that all sales opportunities are maximized in the animal feed sectorDraw up sales plans per market segment and customer group. This should analyze the volume and profitability potential in the different segments and should dictate future capex developments and possible expansionDevelop and implemented the volume growth plan.Identify new markets and customers, approach and introduce products to customer.Working closely with customer to determine ideal solution for their applicationMaintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person, via telephone calls and emails.Travelling both regionally and nationally on a regular basis.Negotiate terms of an agreement and closing sales within authorized parameters.Attain budget across all channels as set out by manager (volume and margin).Positioning prices for the range in order to provide value proposition and competition benchmark analysis for price decision.Contributing to market intelligence (market -, pricing - and product survey).Stock ManagementContinuously monitoring stock levels per product and siteLiaising between departments to optimize planningWork closely with Sales administrator on Oil to manage sales, logistics and stocks.Communicate issues on product quality with QCPlanningCommunication MRP of product with Sales AdminManaging MRP of product dailyWeekly and monthly reporting on activities, figures, and market.Quality Control: New Product DevelopmentProduct and market research and assisting with new product development in the field Greenfields, existing customer requirements, and special product solutions.Is end-to-end responsible for developing products and driving innovation according to NPD planMaximize product profitability and improve product performances by value added productsAssures competitiveness and innovation of products and processes from a technological and commercial viewApplies all relevant international regulations/norms/standards as applicableImplementing and following the NPD gated process in respect to product developmentDevelop new and innovative products within the respective segments (As per Commercial strategy) in conjunction with NPD departmentGain and maintain a decent knowledge of the technical properties of the different products, its applications, and the animal feeds industry.Customer QueriesResponsible for customers voice within business, addressing all aspects influencing customer service internally and across departments. (non-conformance management)ReportingWeekly reporting on sales performance with managerMonthly reporting on division performance against KPIsQuarterly presentation of performance in sales conferenceHealth and SafetyParticipate in safety forums for example safety meetings and safety talksFollow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / managementReport all safety incidents to the relevant peopleAttend safety education and refresher programmesComply with safety policies and procedures Distribute safety information as and when requiredWear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times