We are seeking a Sales Agronomist with strong technical agronomic expertise and proven sales and business development capability to support market expansion across Uganda. The role equally balances commercial growth and technical advisory support, serving as a key interface between customers, distributors, and internal operations.
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Sales Agronomist
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Ecolite Minerals Uganda Ltd
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Identify, develop, and manage new and existing customers nationwide.
- Drive sales of exfoliated vermiculite, growing media mixes, peat moss, and perlite.
- Develop and execute territory-based sales plans aligned with company targets.
- Build strong relationships with commercial farms, nurseries, greenhouses, landscapers, and Agro-dealers.
- Prepare quotations, negotiate contracts, and follow up on orders and collections.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy.
Technical Agronomic Support
- Provide technical advisory services on product application, crop suitability, and performance optimization.
- Conduct product demonstrations, on-farm trials, and customer training sessions.
- Support customers in diagnosing crop, soil, and substrate-related challenges.
- Collaborate with internal agronomy and production teams to refine products based on field feedback.
- Prepare technical reports, field visit summaries, and customer performance assessments.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a related field.
- 3-5 years’ proven experience in agronomic sales, agricultural inputs, or horticultural products.
- Strong understanding of growing media, soil amendments, and crop production systems.
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical advisory work with commercial sales targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Uganda.
- Valid driving permit is an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Results-driven, commercially minded and attentive to detail.
- Strong technical credibility with farmers and agribusiness clients.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently.
- Professional integrity and strong work ethic.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to work with innovative, high-growth Agricultural mineral products.
- Immediate opportunity to make measurable impact in a growing organization.
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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