SALES AGRONOMIST

JOB TITLE: SALES AGRONOMIST

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: AGRIBUSINESS

SALARY: USD. 700

JOB LOCATION: ZAMBIA & TANZANIA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Agronomic Support

• Provide technical agronomic advice and on-field support to commercial farmers growing crops such as wheat, maize, potatoes, soya, sugarcane, tomatoes, onions, etc.
• Conduct field visits to monitor crop performance and provide tailored recommendations for crop nutrition, pest and disease management.
• Assist clients with crop disease diagnosis and offer appropriate solutions based on agronomic knowledge and company product offerings.

Sales & Marketing

• Promote and sell agricultural inputs (fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products, etc.) to existing and prospective customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts (large-scale commercial farms).
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities to increase company market share in the region.
• Plan and execute field demonstrations, farmer field days, and training sessions.

Market Development

• Collect and analyze market intelligence, including competitor activity, farmer trends, and product performance.
• Provide feedback to management and technical teams on customer needs, product performance, and emerging issues.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to tailor promotional strategies and materials to local conditions.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date customer database and sales records.
• Track sales targets and ensure alignment with company goals.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Agronomy, plant science or any related course
• Over 5years of experience in agronomic research or field agronomy, Agro sales and marketing with large scale commercial farmers who grow crops such as; Wheat, Maize, Potatoes, Soya, Sugarcanes, Tomatoes, Onions etc
• Knowledge in agronomy, crop production and diseases diagnoses
• Strong technical knowledge in crop production, plant nutrition, and pest/disease diagnostics
• Proven sales and marketing skills within the agriculture sector
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and stakeholders
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work independently in the field.