Job Overview
Holland Greentech Kenya is hiring a Sales Agronomist to support commercial and technical engagement with medium and large-scale horticultural farms in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Upper Kajiado. We’re looking for a dynamic salesperson with both technical agronomy knowledge and a strong commercial drive to grow our market in Nairobi, peri-urban Kiambu, and upper Kajiado. The focus of this role is on promoting a wide range of solutions to improve the business case of farmers—including high-quality vegetable seeds, biological fertilizers, and biological crop protection products (IPM).
The Sales Agronomist will work directly with farmers to drive sales and sustainable production practices. This is a farm-facing role that combines sales, technical support, and account development, in close coordination with our agronomy and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Account Development
- Promote and sell Holland Greentech’s solutions aimed at improving farmer profitability and sustainability. – e.g. high-quality vegatable seeds, biological fertilizers, and biological IPM products.
- Identify, engage, and convert medium and large-scale growers into long-term clients.
- Work closely together with the local team of our suppliers Rijk Zwaan and Koppert.
- Build a solid pipeline and consistently follow up to achieve conversion targets.
Technical Support & Collaboration
- Provide on-farm technical support related to crop nutrition, pest and disease management, and best agronomic practices.
- Organize and support demo plots and training sessions with assistance from the agronomy team.
- Collaborate with technical colleagues to ensure comprehensive support to growers.
- Follow up on product use and performance and offer agronomic advice accordingly.
Customer Follow-Up & Retention
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding product usage, order tracking, and delivery.
- Offer a consultative approach to problem-solving, tailored to farm-specific challenges.
- Encourage loyalty through value-driven relationships and proactive engagement.
Reporting & CRM Discipline
- Log all field visits and client interactions in the Daily Visit Report (DVR).
- Provide weekly reporting on visits, sales activities, and market feedback.
- Share insights on customer needs, competitor activities, and emerging trends.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, or a related agricultural field.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in agribusiness sales and horticulture advisory.
- Technical knowledge of vegetable production systems and biological input use.
- Familiarity with commercial farms in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Upper Kajiado is a plus.
Skills & Attributes:
- Sales-driven with a strong agronomic background.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Well-organized and able to manage work independently in the field.
- Confident in using basic reporting systems.
- Fluent in English and Swahili
- Motorcycle license (Class A) is preferred.
About Holland Greentech Kenya
Holland Greentech is a growing supplier of horticultural inputs and services across East, Southern and West Africa. We offer solutions to farmers to improve their business case and productivity by providing high-quality vegetable seeds, biological fertilizers, biological crop protection products (IPM), greenhouses, growing media and irrigation solutions supported by hands-on agronomic advice and local field presence.
How to Apply
To apply, send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line:
“Sales Agronomist Application – Nairobi Region”
Holland Greentech is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
