Job Description
Gross pay: Ksh 350k – 500k,
Our client is seeking an experienced individual for a Head of Sales position. The primary focus of this role involves providing support and strategic guidance in developing the Eastern African market. This entails enhancing sales operations in Kenya while leveraging global agronomic expertise.
Responsibilities.
• Recruit and develop a diverse junior sales team.
• Expanding sales prospects in Kenya
• Acquiring new customers,
• Managing relationships,
• Handling quotes/pricing,
• Securing new orders and conducting sampling,
• Promoting our products,
• Conducting market, product, and competitor analyses.
• Offering support in agronomy advisory services in Kenya and Eastern Africa on all kinds of crops.
• Participation in annual trade fairs representing the company with technical knowledge.
• Driving sales and providing agronomic support to our customers.
Skills and Qualifications.
• A degree in Agronomy or a related field is mandatory.
• A Master’s in an agriculture-related program is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including 3 years of leadership experience.
• Keen interest in contributing to a leading global fertilizer organization.
• Leadership experiences with strong strategic skills.
• Ability to travel constantly including cross-border trips.
• Fluency in English and possession of a valid driver’s license are essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office.