The position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Marketing Manager in Durban, South Africa
Responsibilities
Provide technical and/or nutritional information to customers on the use of Yara products
Achieve sales targets according to the business plan
Provide customer service to existing and new customers
Ensure Yara remains the preferred supplier in the market
Collect revenue from sales and follow up on outstanding debtors
Ensure that cost is managed within business plan
Generate weekly and monthly reports
General sales administration
Profile
A Bachelor’s of Science degree with a bias in Animal Nutrition.
Additional qualification / experience in sales and marketing will be an added advantage
At least 5 years working experience in Agricultural Sales of which 3 years must be in Animal Nutrition
Computer Literacy – Microsoft office essential
Strong negotiation skills (high influence)
Proficient in English and Swahili ( Written and spoken)
A network in the Animal Nutrition sector would be advantageous.
Holder of a clean valid driver’s license
Flexibly to travel
