Job Description

Sales Agronomist Job, Sales & Marketing Jobs In Kenya December, 

Our company is an Agricultural input distribution company

The sales department will continuously introduce improved products to growers all over East Africa. We tap into the rich diversity of the products, and combine it with market knowledge and cutting edge product development. Our aim is to become the leader in this field of foliar and bio stimulant products.  

At our company we treat our customers as partners, which is why we devote a lot of time and effort to sharing knowledge. We have a sizeable network of knowledge and contacts within group of our companies. Our agronomist team understands the challenges our clients face. Cost and profit are critical to the decision process on any farm and our team works to deliver the most cost effective solutions.

Our primary objective is to offer employees an enjoyable and long-term job with attractive pay and conditions. In our company, everyone is given the freedom to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit. The typical employee demonstrates engagement, loyalty and team spirit.

We have an opening for a sales area manager. We are primarily looking for a seasoned agronomist.

That will be responsible for (Under direction of MD) implementing an aggressive sale’s plan and ensuring sales quotas are met and exceeded while surpassing client service expectations

Responsibilities

• Understanding customers’ diverse, specific business needs and applying product knowledge to meet those needs


• Ensuring quality of service to clients


• Identifying and developing new business through networking and courtesy and follow-up calls


• Cold-calling in order to create interest in products and services and generate new business leads and arrange meetings


• Identifying opportunities for further sales and new areas for development through detailed research of the specific industry and/ or market;


• Organizing demo plots and trails on farms


• Marketing and promoting a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and through attending industry events.


• Developing effective sales plans utilizing sales methodology


• Providing technical advice to customers on all aspects of the crop and specifics of our range, both before and after the sale


• Meeting sales targets set by management and contributing to team targets.


• Networking with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional new products.


• Providing support to customers, offering clear advice and solutions wherever possible;


• Responding to tender documents, writing proposals, and reports and supporting literature.


• Demonstrates a true passion for customer service by proactively seeking ways to delight clients and going above and beyond. Success Factors

Qualifications

• *Agronomist with Minimum 6 years’ experience in “on field” agronomy in Large scale farms.


• 4 years in sales, advantage to sales of fertilizers and foliars .


• Advantage to familiarity of fresh export crops.


• Good command of excel and PPP


• *Driving license, minimum 4 years


• Extensive traveling


• Ability to manage multiple tasks


• Must have strong interpersonal skills and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

How to Apply

If you feel that this job is for you, please send your CV (max 2 pgs.) to: vicentiaea@gmail.com

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