Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in Nigeria's agricultural sector? Do you possess a drive for sales and a commitment to empowering local farmers? Saro Agrosciences Limited, a leader in crop protection products, is seeking dedicated Sales Node Personnel to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of agricultural transformation.

About Saro Agrosciences Limited: The Farmers Friend

Established in 1991, Saro Agrosciences Ltd. has grown to become the leading marketer of Crop Protection Products in Nigeria and Ghana. Our unwavering commitment is to empower two million farmers within the next five years. We achieve this by providing superior agro-inputs, including Crop Protection Products (CPP), Seeds, and Fertilizers, combined with invaluable knowledge. Our goal is to enable farmers to significantly increase their yield and improve their livelihood in a sustainable manner, truly living up to our moniker: "The Farmers Friend."

Our core value proposition revolves around the Provision of Quality Crop Protection Products + Knowledge for Yield Assurance & Increase, ensuring that every farmer we touch benefits from enhanced productivity and prosperity.

The Role: Sales Node Personnel

As a Sales Node Personnel, you will be at the forefront of our operations, acting as a crucial link between Saro Agrosciences and our valued customers in assigned open markets. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our wholesale and retail customers are exceptionally served, and that Saro Agrosciences products are consistently available and highly visible at retail and wholesale outlets within your designated markets.

Key Responsibilities: Driving Market Presence and Sales

This role demands a proactive and organized individual with a strong sales acumen. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Developing and strictly adhering to a comprehensive route plan to efficiently cover your assigned territory.
Building and maintaining a robust customer list, meticulously capturing essential details such as name, contact person, address, and phone numbers of customers in your assigned markets.
Actively selling company products to both current and potential wholesale and retail outlets, as well as individual customers.
Consistently delivering on set targets across all sales Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including Call rate, In-Market Sales (IMS), Collection, Strike Rate, and Average Order Size per Call.
Ensuring all products are sold strictly according to the official company price list across all sales outlets, maintaining transparency and trust.
Cultivating existing relationships and developing new wholesale and retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual volume and revenue targets.
Managing sales transactions to customers primarily on a cash basis, while also ensuring strict adherence to approved credit limits where applicable.
Reporting all customer issues and satisfaction levels in assigned markets, providing valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
Assisting in the generation of market intelligence and the effective implementation of marketing plans for your assigned territory.
Executing merchandising and product display initiatives to achieve desired visibility for company brands within retail trade channels.

Who We're Looking For: Your Profile

We are searching for candidates who meet the following requirements and possess a genuine desire to excel in a challenging yet rewarding environment:

Educational Qualification: Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in relevant fields such as Accounts, Economics, Business Management, or related disciplines.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a Market Sales Representative role.
Age: Candidates should be between 23 and 33 years old.
Residency: Must be a resident of the target area, possessing an intimate understanding of the local market dynamics.

Essential Skills and Key Behavioral Competencies

Beyond the core requirements, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Smartness and Agility: Ability to quickly grasp concepts and adapt to changing market conditions.
Good Numeric Ability: Strong command of numbers for accurate sales calculations and reporting.
Computer Literacy: Proficiency in basic computer applications for data entry and communication.
Local Language Fluency: Ability to communicate fluently in the local languages of the area, fostering stronger customer relationships.
High Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all interactions.
Resilience: Ability to work effectively and maintain composure under pressure.
Market Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the target market, including customer behaviors and competitive landscape.

If you are a driven sales professional ready to contribute to a company that is truly making a difference in the lives of Nigerian farmers, we encourage you to apply!