Sales Agronomist - Meridian Seeds

Meridian Seeds is hiring a Sales Agronomist

Responsibilities

• Market Research: Shall conduct market research and formulate winning sales & marketing strategy.
• Strategy, Planning & Budgeting: Shall prepare and manage the Department’s budgets & expenses.
• Activation of Marketing Channels: Shall activate and grow a network of seed distribution channels.
• Coordination of sales
  • Sales Promotion: Lead the implementation of various sales promotional activities such as farmer/dealer meetings, demo establishment, fairs, radio announcements etc.
  • Product Delivery: Shall coordinate sales and product delivery to customers of Meridian Seeds.
  • Payment: Maintain accurate record of all sales and ensure timely payments of debts.
  • After Sales Support: Coordinate after-sales customers support, follow up on customer complaints and effectively implement compliant redress procedures.
• Sales Performance Management
• • ?Shall be responsible for all activities of Sales Centres (Zones & Shops).
  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of SALE AGRONOMISTS.
  • Shall periodically assess channels, products, and competitor performance.
  • Shall periodically assess the sales team and performance of sales channels & advise management.

Required Skills or Experience

• Education: A minimum of BSc or HND. Agriculture or related programme.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years working experience in Agri-input marketing industry.
• Candidates should have strong and effective communication and networking skills.
• Candidate should have good computer/IT skills.
• Candidate should be willing to work with farmers and other informal actors.
• Candidate should be able to work independently with less supervision
• Candidate should be willing travel extensively across the country.
• Candidate should be able to drive and have a valid driving licence.