POST:Sales Agronomists (Nakuru & Narok)

Category: Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing Location: Nakuru & Narok, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	Farmchem Limited, a leading agricultural inputs importer and supplier in Nairobi, with a focus on Market expansion and new opportunities in providing innovative solutions to farmers in a highly dynamic agricultural environment is seeking qualified, dynamic and experienced people to join our team in the above position.
Description:	Reporting to Area Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the promotion of target products whilst ensuring product brand recognition by farmers in the target area as well as creating/satisfying/exceeding farmers' expectations for our agronomic service and brand(s) Nature & Scope: Accountable for achievement of crop sales budget in territory and ensuring effective availability of targeted products throughout the distribution channel. Organize own work Qualification: plan so as to spend time efficiently and effectively promoting existing and developing new business. Train, develop and motivate promotional staff. Develop and maintain relationship with departmental colleagues to implement and recommend improvements to meet the agreed service standards.
Requirements:	Certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture, BSc.Agriculture/Horticulture an added advantage Relevant Experience: 2 years in a busy sales environment, managing stockist accounts and providing extension service to small and medium scale farmers, working in groups. (hands on production experience of cereal crops – maize, wheat, barley – an added advantage) Core Competencies: Proven performance/achievements in field work.(Motorbike License Mandatory) Team player Self driven Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Hands on crop production experience and/or local knowledge of target market. Management Trainees Applications are invited from college graduates who have completed their undergraduate, diploma or certificate courses in Marketing, Sales, Purchasing & Supplies for internships commencing April 2010. Interested candidates should submit applications together with detailed CV, 3 reference letters, academic transcripts and a personal statement detailing your interest in agriculture and Farmchem. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in joining our team for this challenging opportunity, forward your application, detailing why you are best suited, your curriculum vitae and relevant documents by email or by post

Job ID:	32234
Date Posted:	25 February 2010
Closing Date:	04 March 2010
Contact Info:	The Human Resources & Admin. Manager Farmchem Limited The Human Resources & Admin. Manager Farmchem Limited P.O. Box 18407 – 00500, Nairobi