Sales Agronomist

Job Title: Sales Agronomist-Commission Based

Location: Kenya (Frequent Travel Required)

Reporting To: CEO

About Us:

Synnefa is a start-up that has revolutionised midsize farming in Africa through IoT-enabled farm management solutions. With a growing repertoire of proprietary hardware and software, including solar-powered greenhouses and irrigation systems, we offer a connected farming proposition that blends technology and agronomy.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Sales Agronomist with a passion for agriculture and technology. This role involves primarily fieldwork, including regular travel across Kenya. The candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling our smart greenhouses to farmers and agro-dealers, providing agronomic advice, and building strong customer relationships. A focus on high-value horticultural crops such as herbs, tomatoes, capsicums, onions, and watermelon is key.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Drive sales of our smart greenhouses to midsize farmers and agro-dealers.

- Provide expert agronomic advice, focusing on high-value crops and maximising yield.

- Deliver effective training to farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

- Interpret soil and water test results, making recommendations on optimal farming inputs.

- Regularly visit farms to monitor crop progress and advise on sustainable farming practices.

- Develop strong, long-term relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.

- Collaborate effectively with all internal stakeholders and provide timely reports to support business decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

- A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field from a recognised university.

- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in Agronomy.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Conservation and Climate-Smart agriculture.

- Fluent in both English and Swahili.

Preferred Qualifications:

- A master's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.

- Experience in Global.G.A.P Certification and Ken G.A.P Standards.

- Proven track record in a sales role within the agricultural sector.

Skills and Competencies:

- Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.

- Proven experience in farmer mobilisation, training, and policy development.

- Ability to interpret and analyse farming data to optimise farm outputs.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel and Google Docs/Sheets.

- Awareness of emerging trends in the AgTech space.

-Experience with CRMs will be an added advantage.

Remuneration:

This role offers commission-based remuneration, reflecting our belief in the strength of our product and the skills of our team.

Interested?

If you're passionate about transforming agriculture through technology and have a proven sales track record, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join us on our mission to revolutionise farming in Africa.