Job Openings at Contec Global Group

Job Description

• Studying plants and soil in order to develop better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve problems facing the agriculture industry.
• Researching, developing, and promoting Organic farming practices or products that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, and weather or prevent damage from pests.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
• Promoting products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Conducting field visits or laboratory work.
• Providing management and technical consultancy services to companies and other organizations
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples and testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Assisting farmers with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field.
• More education & certification may be required

Experience:

• 6 years post NYSC relevant experience

Competencies Required for this position:

• Agrarian science and technology skills
• Knowledge of agri-food chain processes
• Organization and planning capabilities
• Management skills and commercial acumen
• Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Sales, Presentation and Training skills.
• Physical fitness to work in the farm- stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
• Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.

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Job Description

• Helping the sales team to improve their productivity by contacting customers to arrange appointments and ensuring all Sales Representatives have high-quality, up-to-date support material.
• Handling urgent calls, emails, and messages when Sales Representatives are unavailable, answering customer queries, informing them of delays, arranging delivery dates, and scheduling marketing events.
• Handling orders by phone, email, or mail and checking the orders have the correct prices, discounts, and product numbers.
• Inputting orders, ensuring they are processed according to customer requirements, and ensuring all orders are accurate and delivered on time.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure sales, marketing, queries, and deliveries are handled efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining filing systems so as to maintain sales records, prepare reports, and provide financial information to the finance department.
• Managing budgets for expenses like bonuses, marketing, and travel.
• Making the company's products and services as attractive to potential customers as possible.
• Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.

Experience:

• Post NYSC, 2+ Year relevant experience in Agricultural product distribution, FMCG, Pharmaceutical or Food & Beverage industries

Competencies Required:

• Experienced Sales Coordinator or Administration function in Agric distribution, FMCG, Pharmaceutical or Food & Beverage industries.
• Excellent communication, sales, and customer service skills.
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Current knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
• Good team development and leadership skills.
• Good administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Sales Presentation and Training skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office.
• Exceptional active listening, verbal and written communication skills.