Job Description
Gross pay: Ksh 250k – 350k + Comm
Our client is seeking an experienced individual for a Lead Sales – Fertilizer position. The primary focus of this role involves providing support and strategic guidance in the developing the Eastern African market. This entails enhancing sales operations in Kenya while leveraging global agronomic expertise.
Responsibilities.
• Recruit and develop a diverse junior sales team.
• Expanding sales prospects in Kenya
• Acquiring new customers,
• Managing relationships,
• Handling quotes/pricing,
• Securing new orders and conducting sampling,
• Promoting our products,
• Conducting market, product, and competitor analyses.
• Offering support in agronomy advisory services in Kenya and Eastern Africa on all kind of crops.
• Participation in annual trade fairs representing the company with technical knowledge.
• Driving sales and providing agronomic support to our customers.
Skills and Qualifications.
• Degree in Agronomy or a related field is mandatory.
• A Master’s in an agriculture-related program is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including 3 years leadership experience.
• Keen interest in contributing to a leading global fertilizer organization.
• Ability to travel constantly including cross-border trips.
• Fluency in English and possession of a valid driver’s license are essential.
What they offer;
Apart from an attractive remuneration, they offer a sustainability-oriented approach, a collaborative team atmosphere, and meaningful responsibilities, they present an opportunity for personal and professional growth.