Crop Scientist
Job Description
Job Description:
CROP SCIENTIST – SOUTHERN PROVINCE
LocationMazabuka, Zambia
Area of ResponsibilitySouth of Kafue, Mazabuka, Monze, Kaloma, Chama and Livingstone
Reporting toAgronomy & Commercial Sales Manager – Zambia Cluster
Employment TypePermanent
About the Role
A leading agricultural organisation is seeking a Crop Scientist to provide agronomic support and sales services to corporate and commercial agricultural producers in the Southern region of Zambia.
The role will be responsible for professionally and sustainably driving agronomic support, technical advice and sales of premium and differentiated agricultural products, while contributing to the overall commercial performance of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Agronomic Expertise & Technical Support
Provide technical agronomic support to commercial agricultural producers.
Develop, sell, implement and monitor plant nutrition product solutions.
Provide practical crop production and plant nutrition advice.
Support digital farming solutions and related initiatives.
Sales & Commercial Development
Develop and manage sales opportunities within the commercial farming sector.
Conduct market intelligence and identify new business opportunities.
Prepare sales plans, forecasts and seasonal budgets.
Manage customer orders and coordinate logistics.
Support credit applications, debtor management and resolution of account queries.
Drive value-based selling and negotiate effectively with customers.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and commercial agricultural producers.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide high-quality customer service and account management.
Support sustainable, long-term customer relationships within the commercial farming sector.
Administration & Compliance
Ensure adherence to company policies, values and contractual requirements.
Maintain accurate sales administration and customer records.
Work within applicable corporate governance and ethical standards.
Functional Knowledge & Competencies
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