Agronomist at Arila Group (3 Openings)

Arila is the nucleus of standalone solution providers, each with the purpose of supporting businesses to increase output and impact. These businesses interconnect and synergise, making Arila a comprehensive enabler for African companies. Arila has enabled tens of thousands of smallholder farmers to optimise their productivity and profits by opening up access to low-cost finance, technology, energy, seeds, fertiliser, irrigation, transportation, storage, processing, and marketing. At the same time as making farming more productive,

we are breaking the generational cycle of agriculture as the default source of employment— often leading to low yields—by creating pathways for ordinary people to build livelihoods across other lucrative sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agronomist

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Kano and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive, field-oriented, and technically skilled Agronomist with strong experience in agrochemical sales.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing agronomic advice to farmers, promoting and selling agrochemical products, conducting field demonstrations, and building strong customer relationships.
• You will work closely with distributors, retailers, and farmers to drive sales growth while delivering excellent technical support.

Key Responsibilities
Field Extension & Farmer Support:

• Provide agronomic recommendations to farmers on crop protection, nutrition, and best farming practices.
• Conduct product demonstrations, field days, and training sessions on the safe and effective use of agrochemicals.
• Monitor farm trials and generate reports on crop performance and product effectiveness.

Sales & Business Development:

• Promote and sell agrochemical products to farmers, retailers, and distributors within Abuja and surrounding regions.
• Identify new business opportunities and achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through frequent field visits, follow-ups, and after-sales support.

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

• Gather market feedback on competitor activities, product performance, pricing, and customer needs.
• Prepare and submit timely sales reports, field activity updates, and stock movement details.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing team to execute territory growth strategies.

Compliance & Product Stewardship:

• Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of agrochemicals during demonstrations and customer interactions.
• Educate farmers on environmental safety and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in the field of agronomy, agrochemical sales, or agricultural extension.
• Strong understanding of crop protection products, fertilizers, seeds, and modern agronomic practices.
• Proven sales experience with the ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in field-based roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical farmer solutions.
• Willingness to travel to farming communities.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: career@arila.org using “Agronomist” as the subject of the mail.