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Job Summary

The Agriculture Marketing Officer will play a vital role in enhancing market access for agricultural products, supporting farmers and agribusinesses in identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, he/she will be responsible for driving marketing strategies, promoting agricultural value chains, and ensuring effective linkages between producers, buyers, and other stakeholders to improve profitability and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Strategies: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote agricultural products, emphasizing their benefits and sustainability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to align agronomic insights with promotional activities and campaigns.
• Events and Outreach: Plan and participate in events, trade shows, and outreach programs to promote the company's agricultural products and services.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers and stakeholders, addressing inquiries and providing agronomic support to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Crop Management: Monitor and assess crop conditions, identify diseases, pests, and nutritional deficiencies, and recommend appropriate interventions to improve crop health. Collaborate with farmers to develop crop plans, including planting schedules, irrigation practices, and pest control strategies.
• Soil Analysis: Conduct soil tests to assess nutrient levels and soil composition, providing recommendations for soil amendments and fertilization.
• Research and Development: Stay abreast of the latest agronomic research and developments, and implement innovative and sustainable farming practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Advanced Diploma in related field possessing the ability to work with farmers and marketing skills Advanced degrees are advantageous.
• Experience: Previous experience in agronomy or related fields, along with a demonstrated understanding of marketing principles.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical agronomic information and develop compelling marketing content.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze agronomic data and market trends to make informed recommendations and develop effective promotional strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work seamlessly with both agronomy and marketing teams.