Job Responsibilities
Interact with the company’s sales management team, technicians and salespeople to develop, schedule and report status of trials.
Maintain contact with numerous industry personnel including growers, salespersons, product technicians, customers and end users/buyers to identify new products or market needs.
Plan, coordinate and implement trials for assigned products and crops.
Visit trials, demo plots and identify products to pursue, target and market.
Assist with trials at Multi location, multi season as needed.
Provide technical data and use recommendations on new products.
Identify market segments with sales growth potential and recommend strategies for growth.
Coordinate and follow up on sales team trial efforts to ensure proper reporting and to assist sales team with trial evaluation as needed.
Support downstream marketing initiatives in conjunction with the company’s marketing programs.
Assist in collecting information to resolve product performance complaints.
Prepare comprehensive reports on trial performance.
Conduct training of the customers on usage and benefits of the products.
Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or any other related field. Master of Science level will be a plus.
Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role. Product Development/Research and Development experience is required.
Knowledge of crops, practical cropping systems, experience in trials management and development.
Client centric focus.
Excellent networking and communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
Good understanding of technical and market aspects in Kenya.
Excellent human relationship and social competence (teamwork skills) required.
Flexible and reliable person.
Computer literate.
Valid Driving License.
Apply via :
racg.co.ke
