Agricultural Field Sales Representative at Sanergy

Job Purpose Statement:

We’re searching for a sales champion to join as Agricultural Field Sales Representative to help take our sales to the next level. This position offers an opportunity to launch an exciting new product targeting small and medium-scale farmers in Kenya specifically in Meru,Embu and Tharaka Nithi.

Reports to: Manager – Sales

Roles & Responsibilities

• Learn and utilize the company’s direct sales methodology to sell an exciting new product directly to commercial small and medium-scale farmers.
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Advise farmers on the use of best practices in soil management and other Good Agricultural Practices
• Build a portfolio of long-term clients by conducting structured post-purchase service visits with customers
• Daily update sales and pipeline data using Google Apps and the company’s proprietary smartphone applications.

Requirement

• Must have a Motor cycle
• Valid car driver’s license
• Must be a resident in either Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi
• Technical Degree or Diploma in Agriculture (B.Sc. in Agriculture or similar)
• Min. 2 years agricultural sales experience
• High level of motivation and entrepreneurial drive
• Interest in learning in-depth about a new industry, new product category, new sales process, and everything else that’s needed.
• Desire to learn, constantly improve, and act on feedback
• Creativity when problem solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Goal driven and self-motivated when working independently
• Basic computer skills – MS Office, Google Apps
• A good sense of humor