Business Development & Partnerships Officers at Lakumi Solutions Limited

Target Counties: Kajiado, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Narok, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Muranga, Laikipia, Kakamega, Embu, Nandi, Kiambu/Thika

Location: Respective County, Kenya  •  Arrangement: Field-Based / Hybrid  •  Reporting to: FarmSasa Management

About Lakumi Solutions Limited

• Lakumi Solutions Limited is a Kenya-incorporated company developing and operating technology-enabled businesses and digital platforms for African markets. Its activities span agribusiness, ICT, logistics, fintech and e-commerce. The company leverages technology, innovation and strategic partnerships to address practical business challenges across Africa.

About FarmSasa

• FarmSasa is an AI-powered livestock and farm management platform owned and operated by Lakumi Solutions Limited. Designed for African farmers, it supports dairy and beef cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep and goats through planned web and mobile tools for animal records, feeding and nutrition, breeding, health, production, inventory, farm finances and decision-support insights.

Role Summary

• We seek commercially driven, locally connected Business Development & Partnerships Officers to establish FarmSasa’s presence in their respective counties, develop partnerships, acquire and onboard farmers, and build a sustainable subscription customer base.

IMPORTANT — COUNTY RESIDENCY AND LOCAL FAMILIARITY

Applicants MUST currently live in the county for which they apply and have demonstrable familiarity with its livestock sector, farming communities, cooperatives and agricultural business networks. Successful candidates will be selected primarily from residents of their respective counties with established local relationships. Applicants outside the selected county, or without meaningful local market knowledge, will not be prioritised.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage livestock farmers, commercial farms, cooperatives and farmer associations within the assigned county.
• Build partnerships with veterinary providers, feed suppliers, agro-vets, processors, financial institutions and agricultural organisations.
• Conduct product demonstrations, coordinate pilot onboarding and convert qualified prospects into paying customers when the platform is ready.
• Maintain farmer and partner relationships, support retention and gather product and market feedback.
• Represent FarmSasa at local farmer meetings, field demonstrations and relevant agricultural events.
• Maintain a sales pipeline and submit weekly updates on leads, meetings, conversions, partnerships and challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Current residence in the specific county of application, with strong knowledge of local livestock production areas and farmer networks — essential.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, agricultural extension or agribusiness.
• Relevant relationships with farmers, cooperatives, veterinary professionals or agricultural organisations in the county.
• Strong communication, negotiation, digital literacy and independent field execution skills.
• Experience with SaaS, agricultural technology or subscription sales is an advantage.

Engagement Terms

• Engagement structure, remuneration, incentives and field support will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. Initial performance expectations will be agreed based on launch readiness and market validation. Any appointment will be subject to mutually agreed terms and applicable Kenyan requirements.