About Us
Farmchem, a leading agricultural inputs importer/supplier with branches in Nairobi and Eldoret, focusing on market expansion and new opportunities in our dynamic Agricultural environment is seeking dynamic, experienced people, to join us and hereby invite applications for the following positions.
1. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - Nairobi
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will provide effective leadership in management of HR, including perfecting talent and succession management strategies and organizational development solutions.
The Person
You will be an innovative, proactive and dynamic individual who is outgoing and passionate about working with and for people. You must also have a proven track record in HR management.
Requisite Qualifications/Experience
You will have 5 years HR experience with a team of 100 individuals, with highly developed IT, organizational, communication and negotiation skills. A graduate with relevant post graduate qualification. Ability to operate in a fluid environment, gain buy-in, build capacity, benchmark and gain momentum.
2. HORTICULTURAL COORDINATOR - Nyeri
The Role
Develops and implements the operational / tactical marketing plans for designated crop(s) under the leadership of the Country Manager and in close collaboration with the area sales teams including presenting performance data to export companies, organizing all sales & agronomy service activity within territory
The Person
You will be innovative, strategically minded individual with a passion for performance, team player and achievement in a competitive environment.
Requisite Qualifications/Experience
- 5 year agricultural based marketing experience is desirable, especially building and maintaining strong customer relationships within the export horticulture industry, supporting crop marketing processes (4P) against competitor and market information dynamics. An agricultural graduate with relevant post graduate qualification (Marketing, BASIS, FACT) with a valid clean driving license.
- Ability to support the sales force by visiting trials consistently, providing technical knowledge and information, product positioning and analyzing market trends. Act and be seen as a resident expert in the field as it relates to products in the field and tactical marketing support.
- Must have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the ideal candidate will oversee safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods whilst ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.
The Person
You will be a dynamic, analytical self-driven individual with the ability to work under pressure. You must also have a proven track record in Warehouse management. A passion for performance and achievement in a competitive environment is key.
Requisite Qualifications/Experience
- You will have 3 years relevant experience in a chemicals/plastics environment with strong pick/pack and fulfilment background, providing the key interface between sales and manufacturing functions with control over inventory, transport and dispatch.
- A graduate with supply chain/logistics post graduate qualification.
- Ability to evaluate and utilize best practice, act as a catalyst for new ideas to enhance performance whilst being a passionate, committed team leader who has proven ability to train and develop talent within the operation.
4. DISTRIBUTION MANAGER - 2 posts (Eldoret, Kisumu)
The Role
Reporting to the Country Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships, pro-actively promoting products and classify/accredit dealers whilst expanding the local distribution network
The Person
You will be a hardworking, strategically minded individual with a passion for performance, team player and achievement in a competitive environment. You must also possess a proven track record in Sales and Distribution.
Requisite Qualifications/Experience
- You will have 3 years selling experience, farm inputs an advantage, and managed an assigned territory for at least 2 years.
- A graduate with post graduate marketing qualification, and a clean driving license.
- Customer-focused, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, knowledgeable on merchandising, self motivated, innovative, confident team player with a persuasive manner.
The Role
Reporting to the Sales Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships, pro-actively demonstrating products, planning, scheduling, coordinating farmer visits/trainings whilst updating all data & market feedback in a timely and cost effective manner
The Person
You will be a hardworking, self-driven individual with a passion for performance, team play and achievement in a competitive environment. You must also possess a proven track record in Crop protection and Agronomy.
Requisite Qualifications/Experience
S/he will have 3 years in busy sales environment, providing extension service to small to medium scale farmers, working with groups, with proven results. A certificate/diploma holder. BScAgriculture/Horticulture an advantage, and a dean riding license. Hands on crop production experience, local knowledge of target market and of leading a vibrant promotion team, an added advantage.
6. TECHNICAL INTERNS (Office & Field) - 35 posts
Applications are invited from college graduates who have completed their undergraduate, diploma or certificate courses in Agriculture, Horticulture or Seed Technology (30 posts), Analytical Chemistry (1 post), Marketing or Graphic Design (3 posts), Logistics/Business Management (1 post) for internships commencing January 2009.
The Person
You will be a hardworking, self-driven individual with a passion for performance, team play and achievement in a competitive environment.
Requisite Qualifications/Experience
A certificate/diploma holder, graduate in Agriculture, Horticulture, Seed Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Marketing / graphic design or Logistics / Business Management
Interested candidates should submit applications together with detailed CV, 3 reference letters, academic transcripts and a personal statement detailing your interest in agriculture and Farmchem.
If you meet the above criteria and interested in joining us for this challenging opportunity forward your application explaining why you are best suited, your detailed CV and relevant documents to jobs @ farmchemafrica.com or by post to the Managing Director, not later than December 5 2008.
Farmchem is an equal opportunity employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Farmchem SeedLinks Limited,
P.O Box 18407 - 00500 Nairobi Kenya
www.farmchemafrica.com
