Product Placement Officer

Duty Station: Kiboga, Kyankwanzi and Nakaseke

Department: Sales and Marketing

Reports to: Sales Executive

About the role

To enrol, retain, and grow the distribution channel and end customers through direct sales, product demonstrations, and agronomic support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sales Generation & Order Management. Generate product orders and sales, develop forecasts for sales, receive sales orders and create links between smallholder farmers and Agro-dealers.
• Product Demonstration & Marketing Initiatives. Set up demonstration sites, Collaborate with Agro-dealers and participate in marketing campaigns and events in the region.
• Agronomic Support & Customer Relationship Management. Provide product information, agronomic support, Agrochemical application, mitigation strategies on crop problems, obtain feedback and develop strong relationship.
• Distribution & Logistics Support. Identify, recommend suitable channel networks and deliver NASECO logistics
• Market Intelligence & Reporting. Collect and compile product performance information in the market, submit monthly reports and actively participate in meetings.
• Any other related duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Crop Production, or a related field.

Professional Experience: Two years of experience in the Agro-industry in sales.

Competencies: Good understanding and knowledge of Agronomy. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer care skills. Self-driven with a high level of prioritization and initiative. Ability to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid riding permit. Conversant in Luganda language (Runyakitara is an added Advantage) Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point. Familiarity with field reporting tools and application.