Hoedspruit: Agricultural Technical and Marketing Manager (Hoedspruit)

Minimum requirements: Grade 12 and Agricultural qualification Plant Cultivation Quality Control: Assessment of the quantity and quality of nursery stock Ability to act pro-active in case of potential problems Technical Expertise: Providing technical guidance to customers and nursery Inventory Management: Monitoring records of plant inventory, including tracking growth stages and availability Monitoring stock levels and ordering new plant materials as needed Inventory Forecasting: Analysing market trends to anticipate customer demand Planning and adjusting production based on market forecasts Sales Management: Overseeing sales operations, including pricing, invoicing, and payment processing Setting sales targets and monitoring sales performance Marketing Strategy: Developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote nursery products Identifying target markets Customer Relations: Link between nursery and customers. Managing expectation, solving and addressing customer concerns Market Research: Conducting market research to identify emerging plant varieties and trends Monitoring competitor activities and pricing Business Development: Identifying growth opportunities and expansion possibilities Exploring new markets and collaboration Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations regarding plant cultivation and waste management, inspections and production audits e.g GlobalGap Customer Feedback: Collecting customer feedback and incorporating it into product selection and improvement efforts Networking: Building and maintaining relationships with industry professionals, suppliers, and potential partners Additional: – Conduct must be conducive to the benefit and good of all role-players – Exceptional problem-solving skills – Accuracy – Good command of Excel – Enthusiasm for obtaining new knowledge and skills – Bi-lingual in Afrikaans and English Own transport and valid drivers license Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke – Dante Personnel Mpumalanga