Product Specialist - Vegetable Seed

In brief

**Overview** Mayfly Agri, a global horticultural seed company, is seeking a Product Specialist - Vegetable Seed. This role is responsible for managing and executing seasonal trials, overseeing crop strategies, providing technical support, and collaborating with sales and product development teams to drive successful trial outcomes. **What you will do** * Plan and implement seasonal trials. * Plan trial layouts. * Evaluate trials. * Present data to the Product Development team. * Maintain regular contact with Sales Representatives and clients to ensure trials are managed successfully and evaluated on time. * Pack and ship trial seeds. * Manage crops. * Develop crop and variety sales strategies. * Implement crop strategies. * Maintain crops and variety knowledge. * Train Sales Representatives on Product Development. * Provide technical support. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Must have a tertiary qualification within the relevant field. * Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience. * Demonstrated knowledge of agronomy and irrigation is essential. * Proficient in English and Afrikaans, both written and spoken. * Open to extensive travel and overnight stays as operationally required B&B/guesthouse. * Ability to work effectively under pressure. * Must be proficient in computer applications and technology. * Strong personal time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently. * Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills across departments. * Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to work flexible hours. **Who should apply** Candidates with a tertiary qualification in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience, ideally demonstrating knowledge of agronomy and irrigation. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Afrikaans is required. The ideal applicant should be willing to undertake extensive travel and overnight stays, work effectively under pressure, and be proficient in computer applications. Strong personal time management, the ability to meet deadlines, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. Applicants must also hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to work flexible hours. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/product-specialist-vegetable-seed-mayfly-agri-pty-ltd-2 Source: myjobmag

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