This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

• Educate farmers, drive sales, facilitate product orders, and oversee a network of Distributors.

• Plan and follow up on demonstration trials and field days with Distributors and Partners to showcase Yara products.

• Utilize agronomic knowledge to boost customer demand for Yara products and solutions.

• Monitor Distributor sales performance against established sales targets by customer and product.

• Recover debts from customers within the assigned region.

• Keep the Territory Manager informed about commercial and technical developments concerning Distributors.

• Gather information on potential new Distributors.

• Provide monthly sales forecasts from customers to assist in Yara Kenya’s overall sales forecast and business planning.

• Engage in Agri-Fairs alongside Marketing and the Territory Manager.

• Support customers visiting Yara booths.

• Aid the Agronomy department in developing crop programs for key crops in the designated region.

• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy.

• At least 2 years of experience as an Agronomist in a commercial setting.

• In-depth understanding of Kenya's agricultural market structure and seasonal cropping calendars.

• Proven experience blending commercial delivery with technical/agronomic engagement, preferably in a fertilizer or crop nutrition sector.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in the English language.

• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Valid driver’s license for manual transmission vehicles.

• Sales-oriented mindset.

• Strong negotiation abilities.

• Willingness to relocate and travel extensively in rural areas.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Reference and background checks conducted when necessary, with prior notification to HR.

Sales Agronomist

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