JOB SUMMARY

Our client a waste management and recycling company is looking to hire a sales executive to sell and market the compost in agricultural areas in and around Nairobi Metropolitan Area.  The jobholder will build and manage relationships with distributors and agro-dealers and is expected to spend the majority of time in the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Manage the sales of compost in agricultural areas in and around Nairobi Metropolitan Area
• Build and manage relationships with distributors and agro-dealers
• Manage field trials
• Organize sales and marketing events
• Teach farmers, farmer groups and distributors on compost and its benefits
• Closely tracking and reporting sales and marketing activities
• Proactively help customers by answering questions and responding to their requests
• Send appropriate information and technical reports to the clients for quotation
• Manage existing customers and build a new clientele base
• Daily and weekly reporting to the Sales Team Manager
• Manage leads tracking, online database, and scheduling

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·       Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field

·       3 years+ sales experience as an agronomist:

·       Experience in on-the-ground selling of fertilizer or related products

·       Experience with organic products

·       Experience with distributors and agro-dealers

·       Existing contacts and network within the farming community

·       Hands-on sales person with great people skills

·       Driven and go-getter

·       Thrive on challenges in a fast growing innovative start-up culture

·       Self-starter, show initiative and work under pressure

·       Excellent organizational and communicational skills

·       High level of integrity

HOW TO APPLY:

ü  Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills, qualifications and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ü  Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled

ü  Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted