Agronomist

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.