Gabriël Steyn

• Developing sales strategies.
• Team management.
• Customer relations.
• Market analysis.

Southern and Eastern Africa.

• Executed financial decisions, including budgeting, cost accounting, and bill payments.
• Provided leadership through hiring, training, supervising, evaluating performance, and termination as needed.
• Maintained farm machinery to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Ensured employee safety during all farm activities.
• Planned and conducted farming operations, including planting seeds, caring for crops, and harvesting produce.
• Ensured compliance with federal regulations related to environmental protection and labor laws.
• Managed livestock, crops, and production outputs effectively.
• Prepared budgets and controlled expenses, covering labor costs, equipment purchases, and supplies.

• Managed regional milk supply for Lactalis, ensuring optimal distribution and quality control.
• Collaborated with Fair Cape, Lancewood, and DeLaval to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Established strong partnerships with key companies to support regional operations.

Managed Parmalat's regional milk supply, ensuring sustainability through expert farm supply guidance.

• Collaborated with specialists to identify solutions for dairy nutrition, herd health, and environmental management.
• Forecasted monthly milk supply to align with factory requirements based on milk solids.
• Monitored and managed deviations from established milk supply parameters.
• Ensured compliance with environmental regulations across all operations.
• Liaised with suppliers and stakeholders to maintain effective communication in various regions.
• Analyzed farm prices versus competitors regularly to enhance competitive positioning.
• Identified cost-reduction opportunities in milk supply processes and addressed ad hoc producer inquiries.

• Achieved sales budget while completing all scheduled projects on time.
• Compiled and implemented a comprehensive technical support plan.
• Managed service levels to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Provided on-site technical support to clients, enhancing relationships.
• Monitored farm feed quality and advised on product specifications.
• Administered sales documents and reports for accurate record-keeping.
• Liaised with companies including Kaap Agri, GWK, and major commercial farmers.

• Provided expert advice to beef and dairy cattle farmers on animal husbandry decisions.
• Managed client relationships, including sales, debt collection, and after-sale service.
• Achieved monthly target of 1,000 straws after one year of consistent effort.
• Maintained relationships with approximately 50 regular customers while pursuing an additional 50 leads.
• Collaborated with companies such as Afrox, World Wide Sires, ABS, Kaap Agri, and Correctional Services.
• Served clients in Western Cape region, enhancing service delivery and support.
• Conducted regular visits to clients to strengthen partnerships and gather feedback.

• Oversaw production of Trout for small-scale farmers, managing operations across 35 farms.
• Trained farmers on fish handling, feeding techniques, and grading processes.
• Visited farms to collect data and adjusted feeding programs based on findings.
• Planned and executed harvesting schedules to optimize yield.
• Liaised with companies such as Three Streams Smoke House and Woolworths for market access.
• Collaborated with University of Stellenbosch on research initiatives to improve farming practices.