Sales Agronomist (Compost) Job in Kenya

Sales Agronomist – Compost
 

Our client is an innovative young company that is changing the waste management and recycling space in Nairobi and beyond. 

The company is currently scaling up its operations and is looking to recruit an agronomist responsible for the sales of compost (organic fertilizer).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales of compost in agricultural areas around Nairobi (Kiambu, Machakos)


• Build and manage relationships with agricultural extension officers, farmer groups and agro-dealers to promote and sell compost


• Organize sales and marketing events


• Teach farmers, farmer groups and distributors on compost and its benefits


• Use the company’s trial farms as a marketing tool with farmers as well as setting up trials with farmers


• Closely tracking and reporting sales and marketing activities

Qualification and background

• Bachelors degree in agronomy or related field


• 3 years+ sales experience as an agronomist:


• Experience in on-the-ground selling of fertilizer or related products


• Experience with organic products


• Experience with small-to-medium sized farmers


• Existing contacts and network within the farming community in Kenya

Skills and Competencies

• Hands-on sales person with great people skills


• Drive and commitment


• Thrive on challenges in a fast growing innovative start-up culture


• Self-starter, show initiative and work under pressure


• Excellent organizational and communicational skills


• High level of integrity

How to Apply: 

 
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems

Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2015

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.