Sales Officer at Value Seeds Limited - 10 Openings

Value Seeds Limited is a top-notch agricultural seeds Company founded in 2009. We specialise in the production of seeds of Rice, Maize, Cowpea, Sorghum, Millet, Soybeans and Vegetable Seeds.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Officer

Locations: Abuja, Jos - Plateau, Gombe, Ibadan - Oyo, Enugu, Kano, Nasarawa, Kontagora, Suleja - Niger, Zaria - Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Sales and Marketing Manager

Job Summary

• The Sales Officer will be responsible for driving sales in his/ her assigned territory, building strong relationship with clients and promoting our brands, products and services.
• The ideal candidate will be saddled with the responsibilities of identifying customer needs, providing solutions and ensuring the achievement of sales target within assigned territory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plan to achieve or exceed targets
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the agricultural seed sector among smallholder farmers, large scale farmers, agro-dealers and distributors, cooperatives and agribusinesses
• Promote and sell seeds and other agricultural inputs including fertilisers, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers
• Address customers’ inquiries, concerns and complaints promptly and professionally
• Provide technical advices on the use and benefits of our products
• Gather market intelligence on competitor activities, pricing strategies, and customer preferences
• Identify trends and opportunities within the agricultural seed sector to inform sales strategies
• Provide regular reports on sales activities, market conditions, and customer feedback
• Maintain a minimum gross margin percentage on bulk sales as defined by the company
• Reduce operational costs associated with bulk sales transactions
• Stay updated on the features, benefits, and applications of the Company’s products
• Organize and conduct training sessions or demonstrations for customers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to address customer-specific needs
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of products to customers
• Manage orders, invoicing, and payment collection in line with company policies
• Monitor stock levels and provide forecasts to ensure product availability
• Adhere to company policies, industry standards, and local regulations
• Ensure ethical practices in all sales activities
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the agro industry or related fields
• Ability to speak local languages within assigned territories is an advantage

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of agricultural practices, products, and market dynamics
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using sales software and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and/ or ride a motorcycle with valid Driver’s License with a willingness to travel extensively
• Results-driven with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Adaptability and resilience to work in diverse and challenging environments
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for market assessment and decision-making
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Good record-keeping and filing acumen
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role with regular travel to farms, agro-dealer shops, and rural areas
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, traders, and agribusiness owners

Salary

• Attractive

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2025.