AGRONOMIST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Farmer Engagement & Agronomic Support

• Work directly with farmers to understand their farming practices, challenges, and production needs, while providing practical agronomic guidance.
• Conduct farm visits, field demonstrations, farmer trainings, and product education activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, and other agricultural stakeholders.

 Farmer Acquisition & Product Sales

• Identify and onboard new farmers to purchase and use company agricultural products.
• Promote company products by demonstrating their benefits and suitability to farmers’ needs and farming practices.
• Support achievement of sales and farmer acquisition targets through field-based business development activities.

 Field Operations & Market Development

• Conduct field assessments and gather information on crops, farming practices, market needs, and emerging agricultural opportunities.
• Support market development activities, farmer mobilization, agricultural events, demonstrations, and other field initiatives.
• Provide regular feedback on farmer needs, competitor activities, product performance, and market trends.

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain accurate records of farmer interactions, farm visits, product adoption, sales leads, and farmer onboarding activities.
• Prepare regular field reports covering farmer engagement, sales activities, market developments, and key challenges.
• Work closely with the sales, technical, and management teams to improve farmer adoption and business growth.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related agricultural field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Agronomist, preferably in field operations, agricultural sales, or agri-inputs.
• Practical understanding of agricultural practices, crop production, and farming operations.
• Experience working directly with farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, or rural communities.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and onboard farmers to purchase agricultural products.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
• Experience in agricultural input sales, distribution, or farmer advisory services will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.