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Agronomist

Q-Sourcing
Full-time
On-site
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya

JOB TITLE: AGRONOMIST

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Agronomist to work in Eldoret and its Environs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Co-ordinate creative agency for development and production of promotional & communication material for tree Care range.

·         Co-ordinate Seasonal Promoters to carry out farm visits for promotion & detailing of tree care brands.

·         Co-ordinate with the company’s Representatives to organize & attend tree care relevant exhibitions, farmer trainings and shows for promotion of crop care brands.

·         Carry out Product screening of potential tree care products and present it to New Product Development team for approval.

·         Identify gaps in the tree Care portfolio

·         Confirm what is existing in the market & create a price matrix/pyramid

·         Identify suitable products from suitable suppliers

·         Identify risks & recommend mitigation steps

·         Demonstrate positive ROI as criteria for approval

·         Liaise with Head of Marketing to create a brand strategy & launch plan for the new products

·         Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies to perform prerequisite product trials

·         Pursue and close on new product registration

·         Liaise with Supply Chain for availing of product

·         Liaise with Sales department for execution of launch plan

·         Train tree planters

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Diploma in Forestry and Agroforestry

·         Valid Boda boda licence

·         Excellent Communication Skills

·         Excellent planning & organising skills

·         Good negotiation and selling skills

·         Computer literate

·         2-3 years’ in managing plantations

·         Report writing.

·         Simple Administration duties.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.

 



Requirements

Diploma in Forestry and Agroforestry

·         Valid Boda boda licence

·         Excellent Communication Skills

·         Excellent planning & organising skills

·         Good negotiation and selling skills

·         Computer literate

·         2-3 years’ in managing plantations

·         Report writing.

·         Simple Administration duties.