Farmchem Limited, a leading agricultural inputs importer and supplier in Nairobi, with a focus on Market expansion and new opportunities in providing innovative farming solutions to farmers in a highly dynamic agricultural environment is seeking qualified, dynamic and experienced people to join our team in the following positions.
1. Sales Agronomists
(Nakuru & Narok, Kenya)
Job Requirements:
1. Sales Agronomists
(Nakuru & Narok, Kenya)
Job Requirements:
- Accountable for achievement of crop sales budget in territory and ensuring effective availability of targeted products throughout the distribution channel.
- Organize own work plan so as to spend time efficiently and effectively promoting existing and developing new business.
- Train, develop and motivate promotional staff.
- Develop and maintain relationship with departmental colleagues to implement and recommend improvements to meet the agreed service standards.
Qualification:
- Diploma and/or Certificate in Agriculture/Horticulture,
- BSc.Agriculture/Horticulture an added advantage
Relevant Experience:
- 2 years in a busy sales environment, managing stockist accounts and providing extension service to small and medium scale farmers, working in groups. (hands on production experience of cereal crops – maize, wheat, barley – an added advantage)
Core Competencies:
- Proven performance/achievements in field work. (Motorbike License Mandatory)
- Team player
- Self driven
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Hands on crop production experience and/or local knowledge of target market.
2. Sales Representatives (Kenya)
Job Description
Responsible for the sales and distribution of target products whilst ensuring product brand recognition and creating /satisfying /exceeding our dealers/retailers expectations for our customer service and the brand(s).
Job Requirements:
Job Description
Responsible for the sales and distribution of target products whilst ensuring product brand recognition and creating /satisfying /exceeding our dealers/retailers expectations for our customer service and the brand(s).
Job Requirements:
- Accountable for management of the distribution channel, recommended pricing structure, plus ensure effective availability and merchandising of targeted products.
- Organize the work plan so as to spend time efficiently and effectively promoting existing and developing new business. Train, develop and motivate promotion staff.
- Develop and maintain relationship with departmental colleagues to implement and recommend improvement to the agreed service standards.
Qualification:
- B. com in marketing or administration or,
- BSc.Agriculture/Horticulture or,
- Certificate and Diploma in sales and marketing
Relevant Experience:
- 2 years in a busy sales environment, providing extension service to small to medium scale farmers working in groups. Hands on crop production experience and/or local knowledge of target market.
- Hands on crop production experience and/or local knowledge of target market.
- Proven performance/achievements in field work. (Motorbike License Mandatory)
- Team player
- Self driven
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Hands on crop production experience and/or local knowledge of target market.
3. Marketing Research Assistant
Job Requirements:
Job Requirements:
- Identify consumer needs
- Monitor consumer satisfaction
- Analyze and consolidate consumer information/data
- Monitor competitor activities/competitive intelligence
- Manage data
- Conduct primary research, gather secondary research
- Perform product/service testing
- Identify and develop contingency plans and potential product /service exit strategy
- Effectively manage resources (people, time and budget)
- Identify and develop relationships with vendors & suppliers
Qualification:
- Diploma/Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising or Public Relations or related field.
- One to two years experience of market research experience, to include conducting marketing research, competitive intelligence, data gathering / analysis, making presentations and project planning.
- Understanding and use of statistical data validation and methodologies. A good understanding of the agrochemical sector will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
- 1 year in a busy marketing and research environment.
Key Competencies:
- Able to interpret and disseminate information.
- Able to prepare basic reports and use of the appropriate mode of communication.
- Computer literate.
- Comfortable with technology and the use of standard office programs and networks.
- Customer / Client service orientation.
- Driven to meet or exceed consumer expectations.
4. Forklift Driver
- Minimum age 30 years
- O level education (Minimum grade D+)
- Clean and valid Driving Licence (stamped forklift)
- 5 years driving experience in Class C & E
- Certificate of good conduct
- Proof of previous forklift operation with a minimum of 3 years experience is mandatory
- Additional certificate in basic motor vehicle Mechanics would be an added advantage.
The Human Resources & Admin. Manager,
Farmchem Limited,
P.O. Box 18407 – 00500,
Nairobi,
email: jobs @ farchemafrica.com, by 30th April, 2010
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
