YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES


We are a leading global fertilizer organization seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Commercial Director to join our sales office in Nairobi, starting December 1st. In this pivotal role, you will drive growth across the Eastern African market, with a primary focus on expanding operations in Kenya and applying global agronomic insights to deliver value to our... clients.
Leadership and Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse sales team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Sales Expansion in Kenya: Drive sales growth by:
Acquiring new customers,
Cultivating and managing client relationships,
Overseeing quotes, pricing, and securing new orders,
Coordinating product development initiatives to meet market needs.
Market Analysis and Strategic Planning: Conduct thorough market, product, and competitor analyses to guide strategic decisions.
Agronomy Advisory Support: Provide expert agronomic advice with a focus on field crops in Kenya, enhancing product value for our clients


YOUR PROFILE


Passion for Impact: A commitment to driving sustainable growth and contributing to a global leader in the fertilizer industry.
Leadership and Strategic Acumen: Proven leadership experience with a strong strategic mindset.
Educational Background: A degree in Agronomy or a related field is essential. A Master's degree in agriculture or agribusiness is highly preferred.
Professional Experience: At least 10 years in the industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel frequently within Kenya and across borders as needed.


Required Skills:


Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Fluency in English and Swahili,
Valid driver’s license,
Proficiency in MS Office. more

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES


We are a leading global fertilizer organization seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Commercial Director to join our sales office in Nairobi, starting December 1st. In this pivotal role, you will drive growth across the Eastern African market, with a primary focus on expanding operations in Kenya and applying global agronomic insights to deliver value to our... clients.
Leadership and Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and lead a diverse sales team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Sales Expansion in Kenya: Drive sales growth by:
Acquiring new customers,
Cultivating and managing client relationships,
Overseeing quotes, pricing, and securing new orders,
Coordinating product development initiatives to meet market needs.
Market Analysis and Strategic Planning: Conduct thorough market, product, and competitor analyses to guide strategic decisions.
Agronomy Advisory Support: Provide expert agronomic advice with a focus on field crops in Kenya, enhancing product value for our clients


YOUR PROFILE


Passion for Impact: A commitment to driving sustainable growth and contributing to a global leader in the fertilizer industry.
Leadership and Strategic Acumen: Proven leadership experience with a strong strategic mindset.
Educational Background: A degree in Agronomy or a related field is essential. A Master's degree in agriculture or agribusiness is highly preferred.
Professional Experience: At least 10 years in the industry, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel frequently within Kenya and across borders as needed.
Required Skills:
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Fluency in English and Swahili,
Valid driver’s license,
Proficiency in MS Office. more

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop sales opportunities in Kenya - this includes
new customer acquisition,
relationship management,
quoting/price management,
securing new orders and sampling
Market, product and competitor analysis – this includes pricing and product development
Support on agronomy advisory in Kenya with focus on field crops

Through a sustainable perspective, our unique team... spirit and meaningful tasks, we offer you the opportunity for personal and professional development.
YOUR PROFILE

Enthusiasm to work in a global leading fertilizer producing company
Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Fertility Management or a related major is required.
Master of an Agriculture related programme is a plus.
Min. 5 years working experience
Bilingual English and a driver’s license required
Proven experience in MS office
Extensive negotiation and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills more

The core role of this position is to support and advise on the strategy execution in the emerging Eastern African market. This will be by strengthen the sales activities in Kenya combined with global agronomical expertise.

Develop sales opportunities in Kenya (irrigated/field crops) - this includes

new customer acquisition,
relationship management,
quoting/price management,
securing new... orders and sampling


Market, product and competitor analysis – this includes pricing and product development
Support on agronomy advisory in Kenya with focus irrigated/field crops

YOUR PROFILE

Enthusiasm to work in a global leading fertilizer producing company
Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, Soil Science, Fertility Management or a related major is required.
Master of an Agriculture related program is a plus.
Min. 5 years working experience
Bilingual English and a driver’s license required
Proven experience in MS office
Extensive negotiation and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills more