Wilmar Flowers Limited a fresh
produce company based in Thika is looking for self driven & result oriented
persons to fill in the following positions:
1. Farm Manager
(1 Position)
The farm manager will be responsible
for planning, organizing and coordinating the production function. This will
also include monitoring and evaluating the farms performance.
Key qualification includes University
Degree (Bsc in Horticulture, Agronomy or Farm management) or Higher Diploma in
Farm management with additional qualification in management,3-/years’
experience in farm management responsibilities, Strong analytical, problem
solving, communication & interpersonal skills, a clean driving license
class BCEFG
2. Sales and Marketing Manager
(2 Positions)
The Sales and Marketing Manager will
be responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the marketing
function.
This will also include focusing on
sourcing and shipping of quality flowers that meet the customers’
specification.
Key qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture and good business knowledge, 3 years of supervisory / managerial experience (preferably in a horticulture environment)
3. Product Co-ordinators
(4 Positions)
The product coordinator will be responsible for the quality of flowers purchased, reconciliation of flowers purchased before departing each station and sorting out farmer’s claims and queries.
Key qualification includes Diploma in agriculture or horticulture, 1-2 years’ working experience with out- growers, Good communication and report writing skills.
4. New Product Development
(1 Position)
Responsible for ensuring successful
development of new flower varieties into, commercial products by implementing
product demonstrations and programmes.
Key qualification includes University Degree (Bsc in Horticulture, Agronomy, 3-/years’ experience of research and development.
5. Packhouse Supervisor
(1 Position)
Responsible for the management of
flower grading and packing activities in the Packhouse, ensuring excellent
quality output as well as health & safety.
You will also coordinate the
logistics of collecting flowers from the farmers.
Key qualification includes Diploma in
agriculture or horticulture, 1-2 years’ working experience in a packhouse
management, Good communication and report writing skills.
Suitably qualified Applicants should submit their applications citing the job title to wflowers2015@gmail.com, providing a C.V. that contains details of their qualifications, experience, present position, telephone contacts, email address and names of 3 referees before 6th February, 2015