Field Team Leader at Kyosk Digital Services

Role profile:

We are looking to bring on board an ambitious and commercially aware candidate as an Area Lead. The individual will be tasked with management of a specific region. He/she will be responsible for the execution of the uLima’s strategy in marketing, training, business performance, operations and Field Champions management.

Job description:

• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager to spearhead revenue generation. Liaise with the Field Champion team to drive product penetration and uptake in the market including the formulation of effective sales and marketing strategies;
• Lead the coordination of Field activities in collaborate with Operations Managers to guarantee operational efficiency;
• Organize, and participate in stakeholder forums and meetings in your region, representing the interests of uLima therein; 
• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with existing and new farmers through recruiting and onboarding;
• Coordinate with 3rd party logistics providers last mile & first mile logistics of inputs and outputs in your region;
• Strive to improve farmer satisfaction through excellent customer service;
• Identify and respond to farmer needs;
• Keep a high level of knowledge about existing products and services, and learn about new products and services as they come in;
• Develop weekly plan together with the Field Champions to ensure the set goals are met;
• Follow up on farmer orders as necessary; 
• Anticipate the needs of farmers and address them accordingly;
• Responsible for performance management of Field Champions;
• Training of Field Champions;
• Daily/weekly/monthly tracking and reporting on targets set for Field Champions;
• Management of the whole Value Chain with courtesy and Finesse to deliver results;
• Responsible for 100% targets allocated to him/her.

Requirements

• Degree education in Agribusiness; 
• Proficiency in word processing and excel Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills;
• Comfortable with mobile applications on a smart phone;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently