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.
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
