SEEDCO, an agriculture company with
subsidiaries across Africa involved in the breeding, production, processing,
marketing and distribution of agricultural inputs has 3 vacancies in Kenya for
the position of Field Officer.
Job Purpose
- To promote/Champion the offer of Seedco
portfolio in assigned territory.
- To coordinate demonstrations for farmers,
stockists & key influencers ( eg NGO’s) & ensure the superior
benefits of SeedCo Technologies and Products are clearly understood.
- To achieve agreed sales (whole portfolio) ,
demonstrations & influencer targets on a rolling month on month plan.
- To provide the Seedco link between growers,
the channel and stakeholders.
- To champion the overal interests of Seedco in
the zone and ensure proper representation for front visibility.
Location:
1. Mt Kenya Region
2. Lower Eastern including coast and
Loikitoktok
3. Central Rift.
Job Specifications
- An agricultural related bachelors Degree/or
Diploma accompanied with over 3 years hands on experience.
- Knowledge of Dynamics of crop
protection/vegetable seeds channel landscape in Kenya is critical
- Vegetable Seeds knowledge-Experience of at
least 2 years an added advantage
- Channel management knowledge.
- Must be computer literate.
- Basic understanding of regulatory elements as
regards sales of Seeds in Kenya.
- Clean driving license.
Critical Experience
- Relevant business experience in local
environment is an added advantage.
- Previous experience in product promotion /
selling in agricultural or any related marketing-based environment.
Key Skills:
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal relations and
communication skills
- Honest and reliable with good moral values and
behavior
Application Procedure: Qualified applicants should email their
applications, attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why
they are interested in and qualified for the position, their current
remuneration details and the names of three referees who can provide
confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.
All communications relating to
applications for this position should be sent to: recruitment@hragency.co.ke
under the subject Field Officer Position. Applications should be received by
5.00p.m on November 17 2014.
While we thank all candidates for applying, only candidates that have been shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.