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23May
Commercial Cluster Manager (Regional) - KENYA
Kenya

Our International Agri Business Client is looking for a qualified and experienced Commercial Cluster Manager to be responsible to oversee the commercial business (technical marketing and technical support to sales team) that provide an innovative, efficient Marketing and Technical service to promoteRead More

PURPOSE OF POSITION/ROLE
The commercial manager is a key position responsible to oversee the commercial business (technical marketing and technical support to sales team) that provide an innovative, efficient Marketing and Technical service to promote Fertilizer and other agricultural input sales in the Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver superior customer and technical service.
Apply a differentiated marketing strategy to meet customer needs.
Provides Agronomic services to customers and potential customers.
Provide technical support and training to Sales Teams.
Training programs for sales staff (basic agronomy, plant nutrition and fertilizer applications) – create a groundswell which will show dividends in a short time frame
Oversee all demonstrations (establish where they are being done, the reason for the demo, define what is being measured and how it is being measured)
Develop relationships with decision makers of commercial estates for both perennial and annual cropping systems (Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Timber and Cashew industries) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda and target that business with differentiated, crop specific and soil specific fertilisation programmes supported by regional blender capabilities.
Develop relationships with NGO decision makers – encourage utilization of differentiated fertilizers (which we have) to enhance production.

  • Industry: Agriculture
  • Salary: $ Negotiable

Required Skills

5 Years of Experience
Qualifications
Minimum a B.Sc degree in Horticulture / Agronomy / Soil Science / Plant Production from a reputable university or 5 years as a technical sales person with a reputable fertilizer company <br> Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Agricultural sales environment. <br> Computer literacy. <br> Experience in cross-border business transactions. <br>
Key Skills
DESIRED COMPETENCIES: <br> Candidates must have a customer service orientation <br> Strong interpersonal skills <br> Must have initiative, and be proactive in dealing with problems <br> Confidence, flexibility and self-control <br> Ability to work independently and have a high degree of responsibility and accountability <br> Above-average presentation / public speaking skills <br> Willingness to travel <br> PERSONAL QUALITIES: <br> Integrity <br> Team player, collaborative with leadership. <br> Creative and takes initiative. <br> Ability to train, and motivate staff effectively in a fast-paced environment. <br> Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision. <br> Excellent planning and prioritization skills. <br> Adaptable. <br> Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. <br>

Additional Requirements

Agriculture
Agri Inputs
Regional Manager
Commercial Cluster Manager
Agronomy
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