Rate negotiable
Introduction Mkushi area, Central Province – Zambia: To drive the marketing and sales of crop protection and related products to commercial farming clients, while providing high-quality product and agronomy support. The role is responsible for building trusted key-account relationships, growing the customer base, supporting commercial farmers technically, and contributing to achievement of sales targets across the Mkushi/ Mpongwe and Serenje.
Duties & Responsibilities MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Degree / 3-year Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture or a related field 5 years in agronomy (3 years crop protection chemicals) Must be willing to travel Valid driver’s licence Valid passport
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Sales Growth & Customer Development
Drive product sales and provide technical backup to commercial farmers with the goal of achieving sales targets. Identify, engage and onboard new customers within the allocated territory. Develop existing accounts through regular customer contact, responsive service and identification of additional commercial opportunities.
Key Account & Relationship Management
Establish, maintain and strengthen key client relationships with commercial farming customers. Maintain a visible and credible presence within the commercial farming community. Attend and, where appropriate, help organize community training days, industry events and sponsored corporate days.
Technical & Agronomy Support
Provide product and agronomy support to commercial clients, including practical technical guidance linked to crop protection and related products. Arrange and coordinate technical and marketing activities such as field days, farmer meetings, product/trial demonstrations, trial sites and farmer training. Maintain current industry and technical awareness through networking, professional development and training.
Order Fulfilment, Delivery & Account Control
Coordinate product deliveries and help manage delivery routes and delivery frequency to support reliable customer service. Manage and control the assigned customer credit and debt portfolio within the region, in line with company requirements and agreed account terms. Carry out other reasonable duties as assigned in support of the commercial farming business.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Rate negotiable
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