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The Sales Agronomist will be responsible for leading and supporting field-based agronomy activities by selecting suitable trial sites and cooperators, establishing and managing research and agronomy trials, collecting and reporting data and supporting demonstration plots and product launches. The role also involves quality control, harvesting assistance, supporting sales representatives and customers, providing technical support to emerging farmers, and promoting value-adding partnerships and collaborations.\nKey Responsibilities\nSales Focus\nMeet performance targets as agreed with the Head of Agronomy.\nPromote and sell company products to meet set targets in given regions.\nMonitor and evaluate area market intelligence.\nKeep up to date on company products and general farming knowledge to provide our clients with first class back up service. \nCraft a quarterly area operational sales and marketing plan that helps to meet the company’s goals within the framework of the marketing strategy. Implement the agreed plan.\nBe point of contact for all company related activities in the respective areas (sales functions/events, customer service, complaints and training).\nPromote trade sales and make sure traders pay timely.\nAgronomy Focus\nLiaise with breeders and other technical institutions (e.g. CIMMYT, ICRISAT and Universities to obtain such information).\nInteract with ZNFU, CFU and field extension officers to gather market intelligence and local area information.\nExploration of new market opportunities.\nIdentify and train internal staff, farmers, traders, NGO staff and extension officers on company products and farming in general.\nPlanning, planting, general management and monitoring and evaluation of demonstrations and strip trials.\nLiaise with and promote Seed sales amongst NGO’s and corporate clients in operational areas.\nPromote and maintain a dominant company corporate brand through innovative marketing initiatives, including roadside demonstrations and green crop displays, show displays, attending local farming activities, making promotional presentations and general exhibits.\nConduct promotional sales competitions for the commercial farmers and small holder farmers.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.\nA Master’s degree or specialised agricultural certifications will be an added advantage.\nMembership with National Order of Agronomic Engineers (ONIA DRC) or equivalent.\n3+ years of relevant experience in agricultural sales, agronomy, or technical farmer support within the seed or agro-input industry. \n Deep understanding of local seed varieties, soil-climate interactions, and crop husbandry.\n Ability to convert technical advisory into commercial sales and manage dealer networks.\nStrong public speaking and presentation skills to train groups of farmers.\nFluency in English \nOnly nationals of Democratic Republic of the Congo or individuals with relevant work permits are encouraged to apply.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and sales tracking.\nMust be able to ride a motorbike have a valid Driver's Motorbike License.\nHow to Apply\nInterested candidates should submit their application by the 20th November 2026. 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