Sales and Marketing Agronomist
Job Description
SALES AND MARKETING AGRONOMIST
We are seeking a vibrant and dynamic individual to fill the above position.
Reporting to the Head Operations, the incumbent will work ddirectly with farmers, customers, distributors and all other stakeholders in developing a trusted, consultative selling relationship, helping them to grow in the seed business.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’ key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Establish a reliable relationship with clients to become their principal product source.
• Developing and implementing agronomic plans to support customers.
• Become a product expert and educate customers on how to properly position the Organization’s products.
• Offer value-added technology services including tools from Precision.
• Develop a business plan to build long-term profitable growth and sales benchmarks.
• Accurately identify and forecast product needs of customers.
• Conduct regular market research and analysis
• Develop the organization’s brand by being involved in all Marketing activities and participating in Marketing events.
• Understand competitors and their products and programs to effectively position the organization’s brand.
• Implement market development activities, including field days, field signs, stand
valuations, pre-harvest evaluations.
• Create and execute strategic marketing plans that are adapted to the demands of the agricultural industry.
• Achieve established sales targets.
• Reach certain benchmarks to create a strong basis for sustained profitable growth.
• Utilize customer relationship management tool to achieve best customer service.
• Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• BSc in Agronomy / Agriculture/Crop Science /Equivalent
• A Sales/Marketing Qualification 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
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates to: [email protected] not later than 2 3 September 2024.
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Expiry Date: 2024-09-23 00:00:00