Koppert Biological System R&D & Projects’ Specialist and Technical Sales Rep Jobs in Kenya

Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd. is a subsidiary of Koppert B.V. Netherlands - the international market leader in the field of natural / biological crop protection. 

We are seeking to fill the following 2 positions:
 

R&D and Projects’ Specialist
 

The incumbent’s principle responsibilities will include:

• Design & undertake field efficacy trials for new pest control and bio-fertilizer products.
• Match existing and new company products/solutions with existing needs in society and consequently draft appropriate project proposals for funding; and manage the said projects through requisite tools.
• Drive the company’s business strategies through the R&D department.

Required qualifications and skills:

• A Master’s degree in Horticulture or Agriculture, preferably in Crop Protection or Agronomy.
• Recent PhD graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Additional post-graduate qualifications in project management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience; with at least 3 years’ in pure and practical research activities.
• Demonstrable experience in project management will be an added advantage.
• Excellent oral & written communication and reporting skills.

Technical Sales Rep : Small-scale
 

The incumbent’s principle responsibilities will include:

• Undertake sales of products within the designated segment & meet set targets.
• Establish, develop and maintain good business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate business.
• Offer training & technical support to farmers & stockists to ensure proper use of Koppert products.

Required qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognized university.
• Additional post-graduate qualifications in business/sales/marketing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in sales and marketing of crop inputs (biologicals, agrochemicals, fertilizers, seeds, etc.), preferably to small-scale farmers.
• Good knowledge of the retail market and networks in the small-scale farmer market segment.
• Good organisational & negotiation skills; attention to detail, integrity and self-drive.
• Excellent time management & willingness to travel to remote locations. A valid driving license.

If you meet the above criteria for either of the said positions, and are interested in taking up this challenge, kindly email your application and Curriculum Vitae to the address below before 30th April 2014.

Koppert Biological Systems (K) Ltd.
info@koppert.co.ke