Careers at Reeds Africa Consult

Overview

• The Sales Representative will be responsible for promoting and selling the company's educational books and learning resources to schools, bookshops, distributors, and other institutional clients within the assigned region. The role focuses on driving sales growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding the company's market presence.

Job description

• Market and sell the company's educational books and publications to schools, bookshops, distributors, and institutional clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, procurement officers, and bookshop owners.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Conduct regular school visits, product presentations, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Gather market intelligence, competitor information, and customer feedback to support business decisions.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Follow up on customer orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Participate in product launches, educational exhibitions, and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure excellent customer service before, during, and after sales.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in sales, preferably in educational publishing, FMCG, or a related industry.
• Experience selling educational products to schools will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel extensively within the assigned region.

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Overview

• The Sales Representative will be responsible for promoting and selling the company's educational books and learning resources to schools, bookshops, distributors, and other institutional clients within the assigned region. The role focuses on driving sales growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding the company's market presence.

Job description

• Market and sell the company's educational books and publications to schools, bookshops, distributors, and institutional clients.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, teachers, procurement officers, and bookshop owners.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Conduct regular school visits, product presentations, exhibitions, and promotional activities.
• Gather market intelligence, competitor information, and customer feedback to support business decisions.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Follow up on customer orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Participate in product launches, educational exhibitions, and marketing campaigns.
• Ensure excellent customer service before, during, and after sales.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in sales, preferably in educational publishing, FMCG, or a related industry.
• Experience selling educational products to schools will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel extensively within the assigned region.

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Overview

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic leadership and overall management of the company to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. The CEO is responsible for driving the company's vision of transforming the agricultural value chain through innovative digital marketplace solutions, financing, and value-added services that create value for farmers, buyers, and other stakeholders.

Job description

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the company's vision, mission, and long-term strategy.
• Lead business growth and expansion initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets.
• Ensure the company remains innovative and competitive within the Agri-Tech sector.

Business Growth

• Drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Oversee the development and delivery of digital marketplace solutions and related services.
• Build strong relationships with customers, investors, financial institutions, development partners, and government agencies.
• Promote the company's brand and market presence.

Operations Management

• Provide oversight of all company operations to ensure efficiency and excellence.
• Ensure seamless delivery of products and services across the agricultural value chain.
• Monitor business performance through key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Promote continuous improvement across all departments.

Financial Management

• Lead budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure sound financial management and sustainability.
• Monitor financial performance and manage business risks.
• Present business performance reports to the Board.

Leadership and People Management

• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Implement sound corporate governance practices.
• Manage strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors and provide regular strategic updates.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Finance, Economics, Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in leadership, finance, or governance are desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
• Experience in Agribusiness, Agri-Tech, Digital Platforms, Financial Services, Supply Chain, or a related sector.
• Demonstrated success in business growth, strategy execution, fundraising, and stakeholder management.

End Date August 30th, 2026