Field Agent at Tradersofafrica.com

Job Overview

• Are you an Agricultural professional, with at least 2 years in sourcing for agro-commodities locally? Are you willing to join us in driving intra-African trade?
• Are you conversant with FMCG best practices in procurement and possess a way range of network among farmers and off-takers of Agribusiness?

Responsibilities and Duties

• The Field Specialist will primarily be responsible for monitoring and supervising products brought by suppliers of Agro-commodities and monitor the delivery processes of such product to the buyer's destination
• Also acquisition/sourcing for potential new buyers and new suppliers.
• Travel to product locations.
• Inspect product in the forest, park, or warehouse.
• Send photos and videos of the product.
• Supervise movement.
• Plan and coordinate the shipping activities.
• Strategize and execute sourcing from various African countries.
• Know your product (Peanut, Sesame Seed, Cashew, Maize/corn, Cocoa, Soybeans, Charcoal/ Timber).
• Inspect product in the forest, park, or warehouse

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree qualification
•  2-4 years experience.
• Knowledge in at least 5 Agro-commodities products
• Must be a resident of Lagos
• Proven sales agent in the Agribusinesses or similar role
• Must have experience dealing with suppliers, Traders, and exporters
• Ensure assigned sales targets are met
• Good interpersonal skills and Street Smart
• Exceptional supervision and relation-building abilities
• Excellent communication skills and analytical skills
• Commitment to process improvement
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Teamwork
• Driven and ambitious
• Must have two Guarantors
• Must have Integrity and Trustworthy
• Ability to speak the local languages
• Ability to use android-based application for monitoring and record taking
• Proactive and attention to details
• Must be tech-savvy and ready to learn
• Must be willing to be away from home for a period of time.
• Hardworking, focused and dedicated.

Other Obligations:

• Contribute to the management of the organization’s system to ensure things are done accurately.
• Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.