Job description
The Sales Agronomist shall be key in enhancing the productivity of our customers in the region, and consequently solidify Yara’s market leadership position in the region. Responsibilities Manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts and prospect for new business in line with the annual business plan Manage Distributor, and end user relationships effectively to maximize sales and market share. Create demand for our products in the assigned region by training the customer sales teams on Yara products and competences Organize Field Days and Exhibitions to develop Yara products. Provide customers with support in implementing effective crop nutritional programs for the key segments. Profile A degree in Agriculture or related field. Minimum, 3 years working experience in an Agronomy set up handling Sales Good grasp of Agronomic practises Proficiency in Windows MS Office Suite. A good geographical and cultural understanding of the assigned territory Holder of a clean drivers Licence.
Website: Website http://www.yara.com
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Sales Agronomist- Central Rift Region
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Sales Nutritionist
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 -
Sales Agronomist
Responsibilities
Manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts and prospect for new business in line with the annual business plan
Manage Distributor, and end user relationships effectively to maximize sales and market share.
Create demand for our products in the assigned region by training the customer sales teams on Yara products and competences
Organize Field Days and Exhibitions to develop Yara products.
Provide customers with support in implementing effective crop nutritional programs for the key segments.
Profile
A degree in Agriculture or related field.
Minimum, 3 – 4 years working experience in an Agronomy set up handling Sales
Good grasp of Agronomic practises
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
A good geographical and cultural understanding of the assigned territory
Holder of a clean drivers Licence. -
Junior Agronomist
Responsibilities
Provide both Technical and sales support in the assigned region
Support local implementation of crop based road map and farmer segmentation; implement and monitor scientific trials
Ensure commercial crop demonstrations are well established and monitored; analyse data from demos into concise results, develop farmer profitability models and share with farmers, commercial team and industry stakeholders
Manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts and prospect for new business in line with the annual business plan
Manage Distributor, and end user relationships effectively to maximize sales and market share.
Create demand for our products in the assigned region by training the customer sales teams on Yara products and competences
Organize and coordinate field Days and exhibitions to develop Yara products.
Provide customers with support in implementing effective crop nutritional programs for the key segments.
Profile
A degree in Agriculture or related field.
Minimum 2 years working experience in an Agronomy set up handling Sales
Good grasp of Agronomic practices
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
A good geographical and cultural understanding of the assigned territory
Valid driver’s license with an endorsement for riding a motorcycle.
At least one year experience of riding a motorcycle -
Sales Agronomist- Central Rift Region
Job description
The Sales Agronomist shall be key in enhancing the productivity of our customers in the region, and consequently solidify Yara’s market leadership position in the region. Responsibilities Manage direct selling activities to assigned accounts and prospect for new business in line with the annual business plan Manage Distributor, and end user relationships effectively to maximize sales and market share. Create demand for our products in the assigned region by training the customer sales teams on Yara products and competences Organize Field Days and Exhibitions to develop Yara products. Provide customers with support in implementing effective crop nutritional programs for the key segments. Profile A degree in Agriculture or related field. Minimum, 3 years working experience in an Agronomy set up handling Sales Good grasp of Agronomic practises Proficiency in Windows MS Office Suite. A good geographical and cultural understanding of the assigned territory Holder of a clean drivers Licence.