Key Responsibilities
Be the companys "boots on the ground": run regular field visits across assigned territories to agro-dealers distributors retailers cooperatives commercial farms coffee estates and smallholder farming communities (maize coffee sunflower beans banana and horticultural growing areas).
Track the market systematically: collect and report market intelligence on pricing competitor products and activities channel dynamics crop seasons and farmer needs feeding a continuous market picture to the General Manager and HQ.
Serve local customers directly: respond to enquiries coordinate order follow-up handle complaints and ensure timely reliable service that builds the companys brands at the end-user level.
Support the execution of the dual-track channel strategy: help activate and manage agro-dealers and distributors and assist in developing direct relationships with coffee estates commercial farms and cooperatives.
Organize local promotional activities farmer field days product launches and demonstration events in coordination with the agronomy team.
Maintain accurate records of visits customer interactions and market findings; provide regular field reports.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Ugandan national (open to all genders ethnicities religions and cultural backgrounds).
38 years of experience in field sales market development distribution management or customer service; agri-input FMCG coffee/maize value chain or distribution-sector backgrounds preferred.
Deep familiarity with Ugandas agricultural input distribution how products move from importers/principals through agro-dealers and stockists to commercial farms and smallholder end users.
Willing and able to spend most working days in the field across territories; a valid driving permit is required.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; hands-on self-driven and comfortable in a start-up-like local operation.
Good spoken English; Mandarin Chinese is an advantage.
Basic proficiency with reporting tools (spreadsheets messaging/collaboration apps); prior exposure to CRM-style reporting is a plus.
Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days.
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Candidate Requirements Ugandan national (open to all genders ethnicities religions and cultural backgrounds). 38 years of experience in field sales market development distribution management or customer service; agri-input FMCG coffee/maize value chain or distribution-sector backgrounds preferred. Deep familiarity with Ugandas agricultural input distribution how products move from importers/principals through agro-dealers and stockists to commercial farms and smallholder end users. Willing and able to spend most working days in the field across territories; a valid driving permit is required. Strong communication and relationship-building skills; hands-on self-driven and comfortable in a start-up-like local operation. Good spoken English; Mandarin Chinese is an advantage. Basic proficiency with reporting tools (spreadsheets messaging/collaboration apps); prior exposure to CRM-style reporting is a plus. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days.
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