Irrigation Systems Sales Engineer and Technician Jobs in Nakuru Kenya

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Department: Irrigation

Supervised by: Branch Manager

Duty Station: Nakuru

Role Objective / Summary

• Marketing of irrigation systems (overhead and drip irrigation) green house covers and structures.


• Innovation and implementation of new ways of irrigation which are cost effective and efficient in use.


• Direct sales of irrigation equipments


• Design of drip and overhead irrigation systems


• Supervision of on-going projects


• Assist in follow up of debts initiated by self


• Co-ordinate with stores department for supply and delivery of goods to our customers on time.


• Assist all customers with the view of acquiring and capturing sales


• Fully develop assigned irrigation markets and products


• Prepare annual budgets which will be an integral part of irrigation and GNS annual budget.


• Prepare weekly sales plans and forward to irrigation manager


• Ensure all sales are within approved profit margins


• Maintain the set sales margins for all products


• Any other duties assigned to you

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A University degree or diploma in Engineering disciplines like Water, Civil and Agricultural Engineering specialties


• Any further qualification in Sales would be an added advantage


• At least 5 years experience in Engineering and Sales management


• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements


• Willingness to travel and work in a local, regional and global market set up


• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales and manage teams


• Posses excellent verbal and written communication skill to prepare proposals and tactfully and decisively manage clients, suppliers and other third-parties


• Driven and able to motivate others; providing creative and innovative solutions to internal and external clients

Job Title: Technician

Department: Agriculture

Supervised by: Branch Manager

Duty Station: Nakuru
 

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Agricultural projects handled by him will be implemented in accordance to the laid down Schedule, Cost, Quality, Risks and Scope leading to customer’s satisfaction.


• Coordination of site activities and plans as per agreed project plan with the Branch


• Manager/the office.


• Documenting Project activities while on site, sending reports to the Branch Manager and communicating with the client on a need basis.


• Interpretation of technical drawings and manuals for projects allocated to him.


• Assist Sales team in technical presentations and any technical issues in his areas of strength.


• Assist the Branch Manager in Commissioning and handing over of all projects in conjunction with the other technical team members


• Ensure quality standards set by the department are adhered to which encompasses technical aspects


• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Branch Manager and or his assigns from time to time.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A University degree or diploma in Engineering disciplines like mechanical and  Agricultural Engineering specialties


• Must have at least 3 years hands on experience in Agricultural machinery repair


• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements


• Must have a valid driving license


• Willingness to travel and work in a local, regional and global market set up


• Proficient in the use of MS Office 2000, Internet and E-mail

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience (those who do not have the indicated requirements do not need to apply). 

Please send a detailed CV,  current telephone/mobile numbers, current and expected remuneration, names and addresses of three (3) referees and cover letter to :  hrgnkenya@gmail.com before 10th February 2016.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.