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Dynapharm Kenya Ltd, a leading player in the Kenyan Pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors, intends to recruit young, dynamic and results-oriented professionals who will be instrumental for the achievement of the Company’s Strategic Plan
Sales Agronomist
Job Ref: DPK 1001
(Central, Rift Valley, Nyanza, Coast, Eastern and Western Regions)
Overall Purpose:
Reporting
to the Manager, Marketing & Business Development, He/She will be in
charge
of offering precision agribusiness that ensures farmers produce better yields,
nutritious produce and hence improving crop productivity for higher profit.
Key Responsibilities:
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Market our organic fertilizer products and complete sales with
farmers.
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Provide agronomic advice to horticulture, commercial and
plantation farmers related to our product
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Meet or exceed sales targets of organic foliar fertilizers
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Offer training and demonstrations to sales staff and potential
clients by showing them the benefits and usage of our products
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Manage product promotions in liaison with the Marketing
Department
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Provide consultancy to clients and distributors on agriculture
related activities
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Train distributors and customers on company agricultural
products usage and business opportunities
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Building a pipeline of interested distributors
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Setting up trials with customers
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Closely tracking and reporting sales and marketing activities
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Managing a network of distributors and completing follow-on
sales
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Provide and review Agricultural literature for the company and
clients.
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Prepare weekly / monthly /annual reports for the section for
presentation to the Manager, Marketing & Business Development.
Qualifications:
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Must have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, with majors in
soil Science and plant nutrition.
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Must have 3-5 years hand on experience input sales (marketing)/
Soil Nutrition related Activities.
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Must be ICT literate.
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Must have a valid driving license, for a minimum of three years.
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Personal Attributes:
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Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
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Self-motivated and goal oriented individual, with excellent
organizational skills.
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Ability to develop strategies and action plans for new
opportunities, products and markets.
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Ambitious and passionate candidates with strong customer
orientation.
DPC Supervisors
Job Ref: DPK 1002
(Rongai, Bungoma, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Ugunja, Kisumu, Buruburu, Kasarani, Kitale, Mwea, Nyahururu, Embu, Meru, Karatina, Rongo, Kisii, Thika, Mombasa, Kilifi, Voi and Ukunda)
Overall Purpose:
Reporting
to the DPC Coordinator, He/She will be in charge of branch operations &
administration, sales growth, market expansion, promotion and maintenance of
positive customer relationships to achieve the Company’s goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Sell products to walk in customers, distributors, new
clients and existing accounts
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Provide marketing and sales support to the distributors for
effective implementation of activities i.e. product launches and promotion
activities
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Ensuring bankings are done on time
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Track marketing performance and effectiveness of the programs
across all segments
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Ensure profitability objectives are met and achieving sales
targets
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Managing inventory reorder levels
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Ensuring smooth running of the office with uninterrupted
supplies of stationery, petty cash and a well organized filing system
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Attract potential customers by answering product and service
questions;
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Maintains customer records by updating account information.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed.
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Keeping an updated database of distributors
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Handling customer queries and escalation where necessary
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Managing correspondence with trainers
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Preparing sales and Inventory reports on a daily/weekly/monthly
basis
Required Qualifications
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Degree in Business/ Sales & Marketing
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3 year’s practical working experience in a similar role
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Applicants selling food supplements/beauty products/organic
fertilizers preferred
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A self driven person
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Ability to work under pressure
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Ability to meet deadlines
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Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and proper documentation
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Good presentation skills
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Confidentiality and high integrity
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Ability to work with minimum Supervision
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Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally
and externally
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Good business acumen & Time management to meet deadlines
Dynapharm Kenya Ltd is an equal opportunity employer; interested
candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing
detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of key certificates only and
indicating the current and expected remuneration to admin@dynapharmkenya.co.ke
Indicate your preferred Location (DPC Supervisor) and Region (Sales Agronomist)
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.