Responsibilities for theSales Agronomist Job
Manage Sales Trails
Plan, implement, monitor and report on trials of agricultural products with corporate farmers across the Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley regions of Kenya
Represent the company with prospect customers in a professional and confident manner
Ensure successful completion of agri-product trials with little-to-no supervision from managers
Record all activity in the sales software systems
Must be responsible for accuracy of information, updating and monitoring of information from input to completion of the order
Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management as necessary
Report and ‘Manage Up’ to Sales and Executive Team
Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily visit reports, weekly work plans, and monthly reports via cloud-based CRM tools
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related activities as needed
Perform Sales Support Responsibilities
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending trade conferences and workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks as appropriate
Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
Requirements for the Sales Agronomist Job
Diploma or Degree in Agronomy-related courses
1-2+ years’ experience in agronomy and/or sales relationship management
Individual must have experience (preferred) or passion for agriculture
Demonstrated comfort in the agricultural sector (including IPM protocols and farming improvement techniques) required
Background of commercial and/or organic farming strongly favored
Strong advantage to those with prior experience in Kenya’s horticultural sector
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Must have the ability to handle pressure and be self-motivated
Minimal training available in fast-moving startup environment
Individual must have high integrity and desire to produce results
Preference for valid driver’s license and demonstrate ability as responsible driver
Experience with Rift Valley and Mt. Kenya region cities/roads a plus
Strong with numbers and comfort with technology
Ability to complete basic mathematical equations quickly and confidently
Comfort with computers and software including Microsoft Excel and CRM tool
Location
Negotiable based on experience and communication abilities, but candidate should plan to spend a majority of their time based in Nanyuki with the management team. For sales trial activities, this role should plan to be traveling 75% or more of the time around
A) the Mt. Kenya region andB) around Naivasha and Nakuru in the Rift ValleyC) towards the west of Kenya and Nyanza province.
