Emergent Agronomist

Emergent Agronomist Jobs in Lusaka – Join Afrizan People Intelligence

Afrizan People Intelligence is currently recruiting for the position of Emergent Agronomist based in Lusaka, Zambia. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about supporting emerging farmers through expert agronomic advice and commercial guidance. If you are seeking emergent agronomist jobs in Lusaka where you can combine agricultural advisory, sales development, and community engagement, this role offers a dynamic and impactful career path.

Position Overview: Emergent Agronomist Jobs in Lusaka

As an Emergent Agronomist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and market growth for emerging farmers in Lusaka Province. The role demands a blend of technical expertise and customer relationship management, focusing on delivering practical, measurable outcomes for farming communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert agronomic and technical advice on fertiliser use, crop nutrition, soil fertility, crop establishment, and best farming practices.
• Organize and conduct farmer training sessions, field days, and workshops to elevate agricultural knowledge and productivity.
• Establish, manage, and assess demonstration plots to illustrate effective agricultural solutions under local conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers, farmer groups, input suppliers, NGOs, and other stakeholders within the agricultural value chain.
• Drive sales growth by identifying market opportunities, promoting relevant products, and supporting customer needs.
• Manage customer relationships and deliver after-sales support to ensure sustained satisfaction and retention.
• Monitor crop performance throughout the growing season and provide actionable recommendations to overcome production challenges.
• Conduct farm visits, field scouting, and crop assessments to detect nutrient deficiencies and agronomic issues.
• Collect market intelligence and support initiatives aimed at market development and identifying emerging customer needs.
• Assist with debt recovery by monitoring customer accounts and supporting collections aligned with company policies.
• Prepare detailed reports on sales performance, demonstration outcomes, customer engagement, and market trends.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer support.
• Contribute to planning and forecasting activities to support business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or a related agricultural discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in crop nutrition, agronomy, or the fertiliser industry.
• Strong expertise in crop production, soil fertility management, and plant nutrition.
• Proven track record in sales and business development within the agricultural sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and farmer training skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Customer-oriented approach with the ability to build and sustain robust stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing within a team environment.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism.

Employment Equity and Application Information

Afrizan People Intelligence is committed to fair employment practices and encourages applications from people with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity plan.

Please note that if you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, consider your application unsuccessful. We encourage you to monitor our website and other career platforms for future opportunities.

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