SALES AGRONOMIST

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ PRESS AGRICULTURE LIMITEDLOCATION: KasunguPOSITION: SALES AGRONOMISTOVERVIEWPress Agriculture Limited invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and results-oriented candidates with practical agricultural experience for the position of Sales Agronomist, based in Kasungu.The successful candidate will promote the company's agricultural products, provide technical advice to farmers, develop customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive sales growth.JOB TYPE: Full TimeDate Posted: Friday, 6th November 2026Application Deadline:Thursday, 12th November 2026Duty Station: Kasungu, MalawiPOSITION: SALES AGRONOMISTKEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic Qualifications and Professional ExperienceApplicants must possess the following:A Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.At least three (3) years of relevant experience in agricultural sales, agronomic advisory services, agricultural input marketing, crop production, or a related field.Experience in a commercial agricultural environment will be an added advantage.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Sales Agronomist will be responsible for the following:1. Sales and Business DevelopmentPromote the company's agricultural products through farm visits, field demonstrations, customer meetings, agricultural shows, and other marketing activities.Identify new customers, markets, and business opportunities to increase sales.Develop sales plans, customer visit schedules, and sales forecasts.Analyse sales figures against targets and recommend actions to improve conversion rates, repeat sales, and overall performance.Create and implement marketing campaigns, seasonal sales initiatives, and customer engagement activities.2. Customer Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain relationships with farmers, commercial farms, agro-dealers, cooperatives, and other agricultural industry stakeholders.Understand customers' farming systems, production challenges, purchasing patterns, and technical requirements.Recommend suitable agricultural products based on customers' needs.Follow up on customer orders, product availability, and deliveries in collaboration with relevant departments.Work with the Finance Department, where required, to monitor customer accounts, follow up on unpaid invoices, and ensure compliance with approved credit-control policies.Address customer concerns relating to products, application, and service, escalating technical and commercial issues to the relevant departments.3. Agronomic Advisory and Field DemonstrationsPlan and deliver field demonstrations, farmer training sessions, and product-awareness activities.Analyse customer requirements and recommend appropriate fertiliser application programmes.Recommend fertiliser regimes that improve soil health and crop nutrition based on crop requirements and soil knowledge.Ensure sales activities are aligned with agricultural seasons, planting periods, and customer requirements.4. Market Research and ReportingMonitor market trends, customer interests, competitor activities, and developments in the agricultural industry.Prepare regular reports for management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, farm visits, sales, product demonstrations, market information, and follow-up activities.5. Industry Knowledge and ComplianceKeep up to date with agricultural technologies, improved crop production techniques, new products, market trends, and relevant industry research.Build relationships with agricultural extension officers, farming groups, agricultural input providers, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.Ensure all product recommendations, marketing activities, and customer training comply with legal requirements, company policies, product labelling, and relevant health and safety standards.HOW TO APPLYInterested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:An application letter.Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.A copy of National Identity Card.An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing details of at least three (3) traceable referees.Applications should be addressed to:The Chief Executive OfficerPress Agriculture LimitedKulima HousePrivate Bag B352Kasungu, MalawiEmail: pal@palku.mwClosing Date:Thursday, 12th November 2026Only shortlisted candidates who meet the stipulated requirements will be contacted.

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