Job Roles at Matrix Energy Group

Role Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Agronomist to support crop production on its 150-hectare farm.
• The Agronomist will provide technical agronomic guidance to improve soil health, crop yield, and overall farm productivity.
• The role focuses on implementing best practices, monitoring crop performance, and supporting the Farm Manager with data-driven recommendations to reverse previous low yield

Key Responsibilities

• Improve crop yield performance by contributing to a minimum 20–30% yield increase within two farming seasons for rice, maize, and soybeans.
• Conduct soil analysis and fertility assessments at least twice per season, with documented recommendations implemented at 90% compliance rate.
• Develop and monitor crop nutrition programs, ensuring fertilizer application accuracy of 95% against recommended rates.
• Support pest, disease, and weed management programs, maintaining crop loss levels below 5% per season.
• Monitor crop growth stages and field conditions, submitting weekly agronomic reports with actionable recommendations to the Farm Manager.
• Ensure correct seed selection and planting practices, achieving uniform crop establishment on at least 90% of planted area.
• Optimize input efficiency, contributing to a minimum 15% reduction in input wastage (seed, fertilizer, chemicals) per season.
• Assist in yield estimation and post-harvest analysis, delivering accurate yield variance reports within ±5% of actual harvest results.
• Train and guide field staff on agronomic best practices, achieving 90% adherence to recommended field protocols.
• Support the establishment of demo plots across Matrix sales regional hubs to create visibility for our fertilizer and other agricultural inputs.
• Support compliance with environmental and safety standards, with zero major agronomic-related non-compliance incidents annually.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in crop production, preferably on medium to large-scale farms.
• Practical knowledge of rice, maize, and soybean agronomy.
• Experience in soil fertility management, crop nutrition, and pest/disease control.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a Farm Manager.
• Good communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in field-based conditions.
• Strong knowledge of soil fertility management, fertilizers, and crop nutrition.
• Experience working with mechanized farming systems is an added advantage.

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Job Overview

• The Storekeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a single retail outlet.
• This includes inventory control, sales execution, customer service, and accurate record-keeping.
• The role is critical to ensuring product availability, proper storage, and excellent customer experience at the outlet level.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve daily and monthly sales targets for the outlet, with at least 90–95% target achievement.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring 100% daily stock reconciliation.
• Control stock losses, keeping shrinkage below 1% per month.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of products, achieving 100% compliance with safety and agrochemical storage standards.
• Improve customer service delivery, maintaining 90%+ customer satisfaction based on feedback and repeat purchases.
• Ensure product availability, maintaining a minimum 98% availability of core products.
• Submit daily sales and stock reports with 100% accuracy and on-time submission.
• Support promotional activities, ensuring full implementation of all approved in-store promotions.
• Maintain outlet cleanliness and organization, achieving 100% compliance during internal audits.
• Support basic product advisory services, with correct usage guidance provided in at least 95% of customer interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• OND, HND, or equivalent qualification in Business, Agriculture, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a retail store or warehouse.
• Experience in inventory management and retail operations.
• Basic computer literacy and record-keeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of agrochemicals, fertilizers, or agricultural products is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.