Agribusiness Sales Intern at Duma works

Agribusiness Sales Internship Responsibilities

• Create demand and brand awareness by product promotion, demonstrations and trials;
• Coordinate and present at retail and grower meetings, and conduct on-farm product trials;
• Demonstrate the value of the clients product line versus conventional market products;
• Implement donor funded projects of the clients products and services within the Counties of Nairobi, Nyeri,
• Kericho, Kiambu Eldoret, Nakuru and Bomet;
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing customers, growers, retailers, crop consultants, and colleges/Universities;
• Support sales programs within assigned territory/accounts;
• Develop new prospects and interact with customers to increase sales of products in order to meet and exceed sales goals;
• Assure customer satisfaction and proper product knowledge;
• Monitor competitive activity and trends;
• Keep records and prepare reports on sales activities as required;
• Maintain continuing education on marketing techniques, products and services;
• Provide training to Greenhouses employees and customers as needed;
• Initiate trials that support marketing;
• Represent the client at local and regional meetings and trade shows;
• Research and respond to technical inquiries by consulting with internal and industry specialists in order to resolve any potential issues or question.

Qualifications for the Agribusiness Sales Internship

• Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge and experience in Agriculture Knowledge of the crops/soil/precipitation in the target territory will be n added advantage;
• Knowledge of DFID, USAID and UKAID reporting will be an added advantage;

Competencies

• Ability to work with teams;
• Highly developed customer service skills;
• Ability to develop strong client relationships;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.