Agronomist at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-ordinate creative agency for development and production of promotional & communication material for tree Care range.
• Co-ordinate Seasonal Promoters to carry out farm visits for promotion & detailing of tree care brands.
• Co-ordinate with the company’s Representatives to organize & attend tree care relevant exhibitions, farmer trainings and shows for promotion of crop care brands.
• Carry out Product screening of potential tree care products and present it to New Product Development team for approval.
• Identify gaps in the tree Care portfolio
• Confirm what is existing in the market & create a price matrix/pyramid
• Identify suitable products from suitable suppliers
• Identify risks & recommend mitigation steps
• Demonstrate positive ROI as criteria for approval
• Liaise with Head of Marketing to create a brand strategy & launch plan for the new products
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies to perform prerequisite product trials
• Pursue and close on new product registration
• Liaise with Supply Chain for availing of product
• Liaise with Sales department for execution of launch plan
• Train tree planters

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Forestry and Agroforestry
• Valid Boda boda licence
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent planning & organising skills
• Good negotiation and selling skills
• Computer literate
• 2-3 years’ in managing plantations
• Report writing.
• Simple Administration duties.