Sales Representative: Agronomy

SALES REPRESENTATIVE: AGRONOMY

The successful incumbent will be based in the northern parts of Namibia

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Actively drives sales on agronomy products (chemical, fertiliser, seeds, machinery & implements)
• Actively grows Agra’s market share (volumes) in the agronomy market
• Manages, controls and reports agronomy debtors
• Ensures effective forecasting, ordering and management of agronomy stock investment (agro- chemical, fertiliser & seeds) in liaison with the respective buyers
• Ensures regular communication with customers
• Provides technical information and advice on agronomy products to customers, prospective clients and branch personnel
• Works together with other Agra departments to achieve cross-sales
• Travels to agronomy farms to conduct analyses and to provide customer advice
• Investigates alternative products and advises Agra’s buying department
• Responsible for training on agronomy products to Agra staff members
• Identifies and develop target markets
• Assists farmers in the planning and monitoring of agricultural activities, and in the diagnosis and treatment of problems (e.g. nutrient disorders in plants; weed & plant disease management)
• Finds ways to improve the quality and value of crop production
• Builds strong and sustainable relationships with suppliers through continuous interaction and negotiations
• Develops pro-active and efficient support and communication structures for the flow of technical information to clients operating in the agronomic and horticulture industries
• Establishes Agra as an indispensable partner in the development of a sustainable agricultural sector with specific reference to the Green Scheme
• Develops strategies and action plans to steadily increase Agra’s market share in the supply of seed, fertilizers, agro-chemicals and related products to the agricultural sector
• Planning and management of logistics and procurement

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Namibian citizenship
• Grade 12 certificate with formal training in agronomy or horticulture
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in agronomy or horticulture will be a distinct advantage
• A broad knowledge of crops, pastures, plant biology, soil types, chemistry and climates
• Sufficient knowledge of agricultural and horticultural chemicals, pests and diseases
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office package with specific regard to Excel; Enterprise Resource Planning)
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken)
• A valid driver’s licence

HOW TO APPLY:

Prospective candidates should send an application letter, CV and supporting documents to:

AGRA Corporate Office, Human Resources Office
8 Bessemer Street, Southern Industrial, Windhoek
Fax: 061 290 9207
Email: humanresources@agra.com.na

Agra Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and suitably qualified Namibian citizens from designated groups as defined in the Namibian Affirmative Action Act (1998), are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date:2020-11-27

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