Job by Ethiopia Cuttings plc (Syngenta flowers)Posted: 09.29.2016
Closing Date: 10.12.2016
Category: Agriculture
Location: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Career Level:
Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Job Description
Role purpose
Strong commitment to achieve set business targets within the agreed timelines and established expense budget.
Build appropriate knowledge and expertise on Syngenta’s crop solutions to provide added value to growers, Industry influencers and channel partners.
Provide regular and timely feedback on sales forecast, market drivers and trends, competitive environment and customer needs.
Effectively plan and organize grower visits and trainings to deliver customer-centered solutions and enhance business value.
Collaborate and work effectively with colleagues within the organization and external partners to implement Campaign plans in line with the country crop plan.
Accountabilities
Accountable for 4 major areas: Crop expertise, Solution and product launch maximization, product stewardship, and business support at all customer segments (internally/externally).
Crop expertise:
Provide agronomy support and trainings to growers, key channel partners and other Industry influencers.
Deliver Integrated Crop Solutions and Unique Selling Propositions (USP’s) for Syngenta flower portfolio to the targeted market segment to achieve sales targets and business growth
Solution and product launch maximization:
Identify potential solutions to address grower needs
Define and support (commercial) trials to build and demonstrate Syngenta’s deep understanding of crop solutions and product offers.
Support new product launches via participation in trials and training.
Develop training tools to educate different stakeholders on Crop solutions
Product stewardship:
Effectively handle grower product complaints and identify new product opportunity
Business support at all customer groups:
Successfully position Syngenta with both internal and external stakeholders as the partner of choice.
Develop grower agronomic solutions and partnership opportunities; build relationships with key growers to maximize grower return on investment.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, experience & capabilities
Critical knowledge
A degree in B.Sc. Agriculture or Horticulture with Sound Agronomy knowledge and good understanding of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Solid crop management knowledge.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Computer skills (Proficiency in Microsoft Office).
Valid Driver's License.
Critical experience
At least 3 years’ experience as a Sales Agronomist, Product Evaluator or Product Manager in the Agri-business sector.
Customer facing skills: manage relationships, build trust and offer support.
· Commercial understanding
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
Delivers distinctive value proposition to customers.
Understands customer needs.
Has deep and broad crop and product knowledge.
Strategic thinking
Influencing and negotiation skills
Effective interpersonal and strong presentation skills.
Excellent organizational, follow up and analytical skills.
Critical leadership capabilities
Focus on customer
Execution and results orientate
Creative and Innovative
Collaborates across boundaries
Engages and Inspire
Sets ambitious goals
Communicates with impact
Critical success factors & key challenges
Implementation of the L&G controls business plan to deliver sales, profitable growth and market share targets within the assigned territory.
Accurate forecasting for customers within territory
Developing sales plans and implementing them with excellence to optimize sales opportunities
Additional information
Regular travels within the territory
Innovations
Employees may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, Employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria may send non-returnable application with CVs, by indicating the position title and the vacancy number at the subject line of your application letter.
You may deliver your application via email: almaz.terefe@syngenta.com
Or in person at our office
Addis Ababa Office: - Bole Medhaniealem Around Bras Hospital ,Heritage Plaza Bldg. 2nd flr.
Farm: East Showa Zone, Lume District Hawassa Road, Koka Kebele
Application must be received on or before, October 12, 2016.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Ethiopia Cuttings is an equal opportunity employer!!!
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