Customer Agronomist 2-Year FTC 

     

Main Purpose:

 

Showcase Bayer value propositions and train partners and smallholder farmers on the ground Create demand for Bayer solutions via physical showcases and demos as well as support for digital channelsBuild Bayer and Dekalb brand value proposition in the regionRegion: South Rift / Nyanza 

 

 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

 

 

Deliver the mission for the region together with the customer facing squadJointly manage the regional P&L with the customer-facing teamEnsure that the regional 90-day sales goals including budget are achievedSupport to identify most strategic retailers in the areaCo-develop annual regional sales and campaign plans for the region with the teamEstablish demand generation trials and events on the ground aligned with regional planConduct trainings and support VBAs and lead farmersCoordinate w. seasonal demand creation workforce and partnersIdentify business opportunities and develop strategies to capture them.Identify volume and market share gaps/trends and feed into regional strategyKeep track of competitors activities and market changes and feed back to supporting units

 

 

Key Working Relations: 

 

 

Cluster Commercial LeadCustomer Facing Squad (incl. digital / customer interaction / …) / other regionsValue Proposition Unit Support SquadComOps Unit Support SquadPartnership KAM and Tender Liaison / (new business squad)Farmers, VBAs, Stakeholders, Channel & Business Partners

 

Qualifications & Competencies:

 

 

University Degree in Agriculture, preferably in seed or crop protectionRelevant experience in crop agronomy, seeds and pest control practicesSolid technical knowledge of varied agricultural practices and agronomic practices and understanding of local market environment. Demonstrate Bayer core competencies: Customer Focus, Drives Results, Values Differences, Manages Complexity, Collaboration, and Instills Trust.Ability to collaborate/communicate with and develop internal and external partnerships. Ability to work well in smallholder farmer markets. Highly motivated, creative, dynamic, and well organized. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages essential to facilitate communication at the official and ground levelsValid driving license – Class G (Motorcycle) 

 

  Application Period:21 July 2025 - 4 August 2025Reference Code:850455   Division:Crop Science  Location:Kenya : Kenya : Nakuru   Functional Area:Marketing  Position Grade:unknown   Employment Type:Regular Work Time:Standard   Contact Us AddressTelephoneE-MailBayer East Africa Ltd. 
Outering/ Thika Road
Ruaraka
P.O. Box 30321 – 00100
GPO – Nairobi, Kenya ssa.recruitment@bayer.com

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