Marketing Advisor -Western Cape

at  UPL ltd

MARKETING ADVISOR -WESTERN CAPE

Job Id: 9704
City:Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa
Department: Marketing
Function: Marketing
Employee Type: Permanent Full Time
Seniority Level: Associate
Description:
Job Title : Regional Marketing and Technical Advisor: Western Cape
Location: Western Cape

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 years’ experience in crop protection industry in marketing & business development positions
• BSc Degree or Diploma in Agriculture. BASOS and AVCASA certified.
• If not BASOS and AVCASA certified, will be required to successfully obtain within first year of service.
• Good business/market intelligence and excellent technical skill regarding marketing tools and strategies.
• Broad knowledge of agrochemical & Ag input business with good industry credibility and value chain expertise
• Broad knowledge of crop cultivating and production methods.
• Good technical understanding of bio stimulant and innovative nutrition and key competitors in the market.
• General knowledge of the market and regulatory processes.
• Financial acumen with ability to understand basic financial principles.

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Must be able to liaise independently with various customers and stakeholders.
• Must get along and be able to work closely with Distributors and their representatives.
• Be part of the UPL team and be willing to add value to the broader country initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel and attend workshops, meetings, etc. when needed.

ROLE SUMMARY

UPL South Africa is a leading company in the agricultural inputs industry. We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Marketing and Technical Advisor in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The main focus of this role will be to drive and execute the business support initiatives to contribute in reaching the regions allocated financial targets with specific focus on NPP (Natural Plant Protection) products that include BioSolutions, biologicals and nutrition, UPL digital solutions as well as the UPL’s core crop protection portfolio, including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, to Distributors and field representatives.
Be responsible to drive the strategic agenda of UPL locally as well as Globally in accordance with Marketing strategic direction. Coordinate and plan strategy for allocated region in conjunction with regional UPL Business manager.