Crop Protection Manager at Lachlan

Responsibilities

• Select, handle and follow up the development of new pesticides based on market evaluation and suppliers viability of new projects.
• Define and implement an annual trials plan in order to evaluate current and future varieties portfolio.
• Build up a solid network with growers/farmers who will accommodate trials.
• Promote new selected pesticides in the local market by distributing samples to the Sales Rep and to farmers .
• Visit key farmers and dealers to check on the trials’ results.
• Support in the preparation of technical handouts, posters, brochures and pesticides catalogues for Unifert’s products, and support in the drafting of technical publications and reports for advertisement in local magazines.
• Organize and conduct monthly meetings with the Sales team to check on the work flow.
• Participate in the preparation of the pesticides forecast and the yearly budget.
• Prepare the pesticide’s order plan for the whole year per supplier in coordination with the Management.
• Prepare marketing studies of surrounding markets (East African markets)
• Responsible of the technical training to the sales Team and other stakeholders.
• Monitor the stock inventory and stock rotation and ensure that the purchase of products is done on time.
• Insure that all the products received are in good condition and have a high quality standard.
• Handle and ensure the registration of the pesticides at the Ministry of Agriculture, CRI, KTDA, KEBS, and KEPHIS among others and according to local legislations.
• Act as a technical support to the sales force when needed.
• Handle the preparation of the products labels according to the official norms and regulations, as well as the development of spray programs and products’ anti-counterfeit measures.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and adherence to government legislation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7 – 10 years’ Technical experience in Crop Protection.
• Excellent knowledge of pesticides technicalities.
• Experience in trials management and development.
• Experience in supervising and leading of teams.
• Computer literate.