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Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

- Develop new business- Collaborate and engage with the International Sales and Technical Team- Communicating with Customers and visiting them at their premises- Understanding Customer needs and requirements- Answering Customers questions and providing them with the information they need- Establishing Customer relationships within the industry- Updating CRM- Ensuring market coverage by maintaining continuous contacts with potential and existing customers.

Piketberg, Western Cape, South Africa

- Management of relationships with existing clients to maintain and secure existing business oppertunities and to develop new business oppertunities via the TIMAC concept.- Sales and marketing of Timac Agro patented and specialized products using a dedicated CRM platform. - Specialized product training and knowledge sharing.- Customer segmentation / budgeting.- Managing and forecasting budgets, deadlines and allocations.- Deliveries and/or arranging approriate actions and… Show more - Management of relationships with existing clients to maintain and secure existing business oppertunities and to develop new business oppertunities via the TIMAC concept.- Sales and marketing of Timac Agro patented and specialized products using a dedicated CRM platform. - Specialized product training and knowledge sharing.- Customer segmentation / budgeting.- Managing and forecasting budgets, deadlines and allocations.- Deliveries and/or arranging approriate actions and follow up.- Customer credit and payment liaison and management. - Assist and share unique knowledge and experience on products to help farmers reach their production goals.- Building and improving relationships with industry patners and leaders.- To grow the province into a profitable unit. Show less

Piketberg, Western Cape, South Africa

I worked part-time during holidays and weekends to fund my tertiary studies. My responsibilities included:- Planning missions and piloting various drone platforms (DJI Agras T15, T20, T30, DJI M200, DJI M210 RTK, DJI Phantom 4)- Liasing with farmers to understand their needs - Promoting drone services to farmers.- Mixing chemicals according to label instructions- Maintaining and cleaning drone equipment - Troubleshooting software issues

Master Of Science In Agriculture (Nqf 9)

Thesis: Assessment of determinants of sunflower production and economic feasibility of using sunflower as a biofuel feedstock in South.

Postgraduate Diploma In Agribusiness Management (Nqf 8), Cum Laude

The primary goal is to enable working professionals from various agricultural disciplines to undertake advanced reflection and development.

Bachelor Of Agriculture In Agribusiness Management (Nqf 7), Graduated With 3 Distinctions.

Close collaboration with researchers from the Department of Agriculture and commercial farmers is a special supporting feature, enhancing.

National Senior Certificate (Nqf 4), Matriculated With 4 Distinctions

Activities and Societies: Tennis, athletics Distinctions (80% +) recieved in Life Sciences, Geography, Afrikaans Home Language and English.