Our client a leading flower farm in Kenya that grows and exports flowers and high yield fruit products is seeking to hire a Sales Agronomist (floriculture) to be based in Isinya, Kajiado. He/She will be in charge of developing and executing marketing plans, managing promotional activities, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate must have a Relevant Bachelor’s degree preferably in Agri-Business, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in agri-business; preferably in a flower farm or high-yield fruit sector. Additional foreign language, export operations and SAP B1 module is an added advantage.
Key Requirements:
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the flower farm products and high-yield fruits.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, preferences, and market trends.
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, traditional advertising, and promotions.
- Collaborate with the sales team to align marketing efforts with sales goals and objectives.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and develop strategies to attract new customers.
- Stay updated with industry trends and competitors’ activities to maintain a competitive edge.
- Handle budgeting and allocate resources appropriately to achieve marketing objectives.
Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree preferably in Agri-Business.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in agri-business, preferably in a flower farm or high-yield fruit sector.
- Proficient in both English and Kiswahili, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proven track record of successful marketing strategies and achieving sales targets.
Salary: Kes 250,000
