Sales Agronomist – Central Region

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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary + sales commission/bonus
• Communication and field allowance (Meals & Accommodation
• Growth opportunity in a fast-growing agri-business