Our new sales office KPLUSS Fertilizers Kenya Ltd. in Nairobi (Kenya) is looking for a Junior Technical Sales Agronomist, starting on 3rd April 2023. The core role of this position is to support and advise on the strategy execution in the emerging Eastern African market. This will be done by strengthening Kenya’s sales activities combined with global agronomical expertise.
- Develop sales opportunities in Kenya (irrigated/field crops) – this includes
- New customer acquisition,
- Relationship management,
- Quoting/price management,
- Securing new orders and sampling
- Market, product, and competitor analysis – this includes pricing and product development
- Support on agronomy advisory in Kenya with a focus on irrigated/field crops
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm to work in a global leading fertilizer-producing company
- A degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Fertility Management, or a related major is required.
- A master’s in an Agriculture related program is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience
- Bilingual
- A driver’s license required
- Proven experience in MS office
- Extensive negotiation and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills