Field Agent at Tradersofafrica.com

Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Sourcepro Team Lead and Lead, Field Operation Specialist

Job Overview

• The Field Specialist will primarily be responsible for monitoring and supervising products brought by suppliers (Timber/Wood) and monitor the exporting processes of such product to the buyer's destination
• Also acquisition/sourcing for potential new buyers and new suppliers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Travel to product locations.
• Plan and coordinate the shipping activities.
• Strategize and execute sourcing from various African countries.
• Know your product (Peanut, Cashew, Sesame seed, Soybeans, Maize/Corn, Cocoa, Charcoal/Timber).
• Source for new suppliers.
• Source for new Buyers.
• Provide a week activities report.
• Inspect product in the forest, park, or warehouse.
• Send photos and videos of the product.
• Supervise movement.

Requirements

• OND / HND / B.Sc in Agriculture or related courses
• Minimum Experience: 0 - 2 years in the same or similar field
• Ability to speak the local languages
• Ability to use android-based application for monitoring and record taking
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and attention to details
• Excellent reporting skills
• Must be tech-savvy and ready to learn
• Must be willing to be away from home for a period of time.
• Must have good computing skills.
• Hardworking, focused, and dedicated.
• Strong and energetic.