JOB TITLE

 

SALES AGRONOMIST

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

AGRIBUSINESS

SALARY

USD. 700

JOB LOCATION

ZAMBIA & TANZANIA

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Agronomic Support

  • Provide technical agronomic advice and on-field support to commercial farmers growing crops such as wheat, maize, potatoes, soya, sugarcane, tomatoes, onions, etc.
  • Conduct field visits to monitor crop performance and provide tailored recommendations for crop nutrition, pest and disease management.
  • Assist clients with crop disease diagnosis and offer appropriate solutions based on agronomic knowledge and company product offerings.

Sales & Marketing

  • Promote and sell agricultural inputs (fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products, etc.) to existing and prospective customers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts (large-scale commercial farms).
  • Identify and develop new sales opportunities to increase company market share in the region.
  • Plan and execute field demonstrations, farmer field days, and training sessions.

Market Development

  • Collect and analyze market intelligence, including competitor activity, farmer trends, and product performance.
  • Provide feedback to management and technical teams on customer needs, product performance, and emerging issues.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to tailor promotional strategies and materials to local conditions.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly activity reports.
  • Maintain an up-to-date customer database and sales records.
  • Track sales targets and ensure alignment with company goals.

 

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree in Agronomy, plant science or any related course
  • Over 5years of experience in agronomic research or field agronomy, Agro sales and marketing with large scale commercial farmers who grow crops such as; Wheat, Maize, Potatoes, Soya, Sugarcanes, Tomatoes, Onions etc
  • Knowledge in agronomy, crop production and diseases diagnoses
  • Strong technical knowledge in crop production, plant nutrition, and pest/disease diagnostics
  • Proven sales and marketing skills within the agriculture sector
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and stakeholders
  • Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work independently in the field.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.