Our Client, a company in the Crop Science and Seed Processing industry is looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Agronomist to join there team. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Focus

• Meet performance targets as agreed with the Head of Agronomy.
• Promote and sell company products to meet set targets in given regions.
• Monitor and evaluate area market intelligence.
• Keep up to date on company products and general farming knowledge to provide our clients with first class back up service.
• Craft 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.

• Be point of contact for all company related activities in the respective areas (sales functions/events, customer service, complaints and training).
• Promote trade sales and make sure traders pay timely.

Agronomy Focus

• Liaise with breeders and other technical institutions (e.g. CIMMYT, ICRISAT and Universities to obtain such information).
• Interact with ZNFU, CFU and field extension officers to gather market intelligence and local area information.
• Exploration of new market opportunities.
• Identify and train internal staff, farmers, traders, NGO staff and extension officers on company products and farming in general.
• Planning, planting, general management and monitoring and evaluation of demonstrations and strip trials.
• Liaise with and promote Seed sales amongst NGO’s and corporate clients in operational areas.
• Promote 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.
• Conduct promotional sales competitions for the commercial farmers and small holder farmers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or specialised agricultural certifications will be an added advantage.
• Membership with National Order of Agronomic Engineers (ONIA DRC) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in agricultural sales, agronomy, or technical farmer support within the seed or agro-input industry.
• Deep understanding of local seed varieties, soil-climate interactions, and crop husbandry.
• Ability to convert technical advisory into commercial sales and manage dealer networks.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills to train groups of farmers.
• Fluency in English
• Only nationals of Democratic Republic of the Congo or individuals with relevant work permits are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and sales tracking.
• Must be able to ride a motorbike have a valid Driver's Motorbike License.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application by the 20th November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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