Graduate Technical Sales Assistant
Industry: Agricultural Solutions
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Industry: Agricultural Solutions
Location: Kisii
Gross Salary: 30K
Our client is an SME based in Nairobi
and in business of imports and distribution of pesticides to farmers and farms
in Kenya. They seek to hire a self-driven and result oriented Graduate
Technical Sales Assistant to carryout aggressive marketing campaigns and
maintain new and existing company customers in order to retain and grow company
business in horticulture.
Responsibilities
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Take charge of marketing of new and
existing products among growers in a designated area.
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Design and implement an effective
marketing strategy of new and existing company products.
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Popularize usage of company products
through on-farm trials, training and follow up at farm level.
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Maintain regular contact and good
rapport with growers to ensure usage of company products.
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Assist the credit manager with debt
collection and debtors’ management in the designated area.
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In liaison with management, vet new
and review existing clients for credit worthiness.
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Attend and assist in organizing
relevant marketing activities in designated area.
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Respond to clients’ inquiries and
complaints promptly.
·
Carry out market and competition
intelligence in the area of operation.
·
foster good and reliable business
relationship with growers in order to secure regular business.
·
Mount an aggressive marketing
campaign on new and existing products among growers
·
Recruit, manage and maintain new and
existing company customers in order to retain and grow company business in
horticulture
Qualifications
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At least a degree in Agriculture or
related field
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Higher degree training and/or
specialized training in crop protection
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At least two years’ work experience
in agricultural production or sales and marketing of agricultural inputs.
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Good understanding of crop protection
and agriculture in Kenya
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Good interpersonal skills with
ability to build personal relationships with customers
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Good intercultural orientation and
strong public relations skills
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Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Strong communication, negotiation,
and analytical/problem solving skills
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Computer skills
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Fluent in English/Swahili
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Age: 28 – 32 years
How to Apply
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