Agronomist - Farmer Engagement and Field Sales

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Agronomist based in Meru, Kenya, in the agriculture industry. The role combines direct farmer engagement and agronomic support with farmer acquisition and product sales, supported by field operations and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Engage directly with farmers to understand their practices, challenges and needs, and give practical agronomic guidance
• Carry out farm visits, field demonstrations, farmer trainings and product education
• Onboard new farmers to buy and use company agricultural products and promote them in the field
• Support sales and farmer acquisition targets through field-based business development
• Assess fields, gather information on crops, practices, market needs and opportunities, and support market development and farmer mobilisation
• Keep records of farmer interactions, farm visits, product adoption, sales leads and onboarding, and prepare regular field reports
• Work with the sales, technical and management teams to improve farmer adoption and business growth

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science or a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Agronomist, preferably in field operations, agricultural sales or agri-inputs
• Experience working directly with farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives or rural communities
• Ability to acquire and onboard farmers to purchase agricultural products
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory

Required skills

• Practical understanding of agricultural practices, crop production and farming operations
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Added advantage: experience in agricultural input sales, distribution or farmer advisory services

Applications are made by sending a CV to the company's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.