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VACANCY: Senior Sales Officer – Agricultural Inputs
Company Overview:
We are a leading company specializing in liquid organic fertilizer and agricultural input solutions, with a mission to transform sustainable agriculture. We are looking for a highly driven, results-oriented Senior Sales Officer with practical field experience and multi-skill capability beyond traditional sales roles.
Position Summary:
The Senior Sales Officer will be responsible for:
Driving revenue growth & expanding market presence
Managing key accounts
Building a structured sales system
Key Responsibilities:
1️⃣ Revenue & Market Expansion
Achieve/exceed monthly & quarterly targets
Develop new markets: regions, cooperatives, distributors
Build strong relationships with farmers & agro-dealers
2️⃣ Agricultural Input Sales
Promote & sell liquid organic fertilizer & related products
Provide basic technical guidance & on-field demonstrations
3️⃣ Customer Relationship Management
Manage key clients & ensure repeat business
Resolve customer issues professionally
Maintain a structured customer database
4️⃣ Sales Reporting & Data Management
Submit daily, weekly & monthly sales reports
Track leads, conversions & customer activity
Analyze lost sales & provide insights
5️⃣ Market Intelligence & Strategy
Monitor competitors & market trends
Identify customer needs & recommend improvements
Support management with strategic insights
6️⃣ System & Process Discipline
Follow structured sales processes & reporting systems
Maintain accountability for targets & activities
Support CRM implementation
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s in sales, marketing management, sales and marketing mangement, agricultural economics, business management, business administration, management, accounting, and related fields of study.
3–5 yrs experience: practical experience in agricultural input sales (fertilizer, seeds, agrochemicals) is a plus.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets
Skills & Competencies:
✅ Strong sales generation knowledge & experience
✅ Negotiation & closing skills
✅ Data-driven sales approach & independent territory management
✅ High ownership, accountability & self-discipline
✅ Strong communication & relationship-building
Why This Role is Different:
Think like a business owner
Build systems, not just sales
Full responsibility for results
Operate with discipline & structure
Location: Addis Ababa (frequent field travel)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive + performance-based incentives + growth opportunities
Application:
Send your CV + cover letter highlighting relevant experience
IMPORTANT: Only candidates with sales experience and proven performance will be considered.