Responsible for driving sales of agricultural inputs (seeds,fertilizers, crop protection) in the Central Region, providing agronomic support to farmers, agro-dealers, and distributors, and ensuring business growth and customer satisfaction.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Sales & Business Development
- Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets for Central Region
- Manage and grow existing customers - agro-dealers, stockists, farmers, NGOs
- Identify and recruit new dealers/customers in Dodoma, Singida, Tabora,Manyara
- Collect orders, follow up on deliveries and ensure payment collection
- Prepare weekly sales plans, activity reports and monthly forecasts
B. Agronomy & Technical Support
- Provide agronomic advice on best practices - planting, fertilizer use, pest control, harvesting
- Conduct farm visits, field assessments, and soil/crop diagnostics
- Establish and manage demo plots and field days
- Train farmers and agro-dealers on product knowledge and usage
- Collect field data and submit Farmer Assessment Reports
C. Market Intelligence & Reporting
- Monitor competitor activities, pricing and market trends in Central Region
- Track price changes, stock availability and demand patterns
- Submit weekly market intelligence reports and price trackers
- Report customer complaints, product performance and feedback to management
D. Customer Relationship & Credit Management
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, government extension officers, lead farmers
- Ensure timely debt collection and maintain debtor aging within company policy
- Handle product returns and claims as per SOP
- QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science or related field
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in sales agronomist role with an agro-input company
- Strong knowledge of Central Region farming systems and crops (sorghum, maize, sunflower)
- Valid motorcycle riding license - able to ride in rural areas
- Computer skills - MS Excel, Word, reporting
- SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong selling and negotiation skills
- Excellent agronomic knowledge and farmer training skills
- Self-driven, able to work independently in remote areas
- Good communication and interpersonal skills - English & Swahili
- Target-oriented and able to work under pressure
- WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary + sales commission/bonus
- Communication and field allowance (Meals & Accommodation
- Growth opportunity in a fast-growing agri-business
Zasco Tanzania is an agricultural inputs company specializing in the importation, processing, packaging, and distribution of quality seeds and other agricultural inputs. Based in Arusha, we work with international suppliers and serve farmers and agricultural businesses across Tanzania.
- Location
- Tanzania