Sanergy Director of Byproduct Sales Job in Kenya

Sanergy Director of Byproduct Sales Job in Kenya
February 18, 2015 Job Description

Director of Byproduct Sales

About Us: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that is creating new organic agricultural inputs that will reverse the trend of declining harvests and increasing prices for farmers.
We have launched our first agricultural product, a locally produced, high-quality organic fertilizer, and have several more products in research and development.

Role Description: Sanergy is looking for a dedicated and experienced leader to spearhead the next chapter of sales growth of its agricultural products.
With a few months of commercial sales under our belt, this person will be responsible for building this team, executing on sales, and diversifying this revenue stream.

This role involves a unique combination of research, strategy, sales, partnership development, and team management.
We are looking for a Director who can both handle the high-level strategy and the minute details of customer relations. This person will bring seasoned experience in agricultural sales, and a deep knowledge and network within the Kenyan market.

Responsibilities:
Leading the Byproduct Sales team, including the sales and technical/product development team
P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, goal-setting, and executing on targets
Actively helping to open new sales/partnership channels, guide the sales team on customer development, and close major partnerships
Reporting to company Directors and Board Members
Leading recruitment and hiring of additional team members
Setting priorities for new product development
Accelerating progress towards regulatory certifications
Iterating and improving upon internal systems and processes
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an agricultural field, preferably sales of agricultural inputs
Extensive knowledge of the agricultural ecosystem in Kenya
Masters degree preferred, Bachelors degree required
Demonstrated ability to manage a team, formulate strategies, and deliver results
Experience in building sales teams and forging clients partnerships
Strong communication skills – verbal, written, and computer
Willingness to work in a variety of conditions including field and office
A combination of local and international experience preferred

How to Apply

More fundamentally, we believe that we are on the cusp of transformative change, and we seek people who believe their skills will bring about that transformative change.

We welcome your application-cover letter and CV-on http://www.jobscore.com/jobs/sanergy/list