Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised, vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
Reporting to the Head of Business, the incumbent will work directly with branch staff, customers, suppliers and all other stakeholders in developing trusted, mutual relationships for business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’ key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Prepares purchase requisitions, receives invoices and matches them to purchase orders, ensures accuracy and completeness
• Compliance to controls; monitors billed items to ensure that they are approved following established processes;
• Prepares payment uploads; prepares branch financial reports for consolidation.
• Keeps track of all materials and services to see that they have been received or performed; under the direction of the Business Manager, communicates frequently with vendors, and customers.
• Manages office operations and performs administrative duties such as daily and monthly reports
• Establish a reliable relationship with clients to become their principal product source.
• Become a product expert and educate customers on how to properly position the Organization’s products.
• Develop a business plan to build long-term profitable growth and sales benchmarks for the branch under care.
• Accurately identify and forecast product needs of customers in liaison with the Internal Sales team.
• Provide management with regular updates on market analysis, trends and dynamics
• Develop the organization’s brand by being involved in all Marketing activities and participating in Marketing events and field days.
• Create and execute strategic marketing plans that are adapted to the demands of the market.
• Achieve established sales targets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• A degree in Business Management/ Marketing/ Agribusiness/Agronomy / Agriculture/Crop Science / Accounting/Equivalent
• Two years relevant experience
• Knowledge of industry and the relevant market (Branch location) will be an added advantage.

Attributes
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to demonstrate through action, Peterson Farms Seed’s Core Tenets:
a. Integrity.
b. Team Contribution.
c. Excellence.
d. Positive Attitude

How to Apply

How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position and location applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected] not later than 22 September 2024.