YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Our sales office KPLUSS Fertilizers Kenya Ltd. in Nairobi (Kenya) is looking for a Senior Technical Sales Agronomist, starting on 1st April 2024. The core role of this position is to support and advise on the strategy execution in the emerging Eastern African market. This will be by strengthen the sales activities in Kenya combined with global agronomical expertise.

• Developing and driving an enthusiastic and diverse junior team
• Key account management
• Developing sales opportunities in Kenya (irrigated/field crops) – this includes
  • new customer acquisition,
  • relationship management,
  • quoting/price management,
  • securing new orders and sampling
• Market, product and competitor analysis – this includes pricing and product development
• Support on agronomy advisory in Kenya with focus irrigated/field crops

YOUR PROFILE

• Enthusiasm to work in a global leading fertilizer producing company
• Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Fertility Management or a related major is required.
• Master of an Agriculture related program is a plus.
• Min. 8 years working experience and 3 years in a leadership role
• Bilingual English and a driver’s license required
• Proven experience in MS office
• Extensive negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skill