Job Title: Sales Agent
Location: Kiambu
Reports to: Technical Sales Lead
About Us:
Synnefa🌱 is an innovative ag-tech startup dedicated to transforming agriculture through smart, climate-resilient solutions. We provide end-to-end solutions that integrate smart greenhouses, FarmShield IoT sensors, and FarmCloud record-keeping software to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Our mission is to empower farmers with technology that simplifies farming and increases incomes.
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and Smart Greenhouses. Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering farmers with technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
- Sales Execution: Drive sales from lead to close, meet targets, and provide post-sale support to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Training & Onboarding: Educate farmers on product benefits, assist with account setup, and support onboarding onto FarmCloud.
- Farmer Engagement: Source and build relationships with farmers and local influencers in your assigned territory.
- Product Promotion: Market and demonstrate Synnefa’s solutions to drive awareness and adoption.
- Lead Management: Generate and qualify leads, documenting high-potential prospects for follow-up.
- Reporting: Maintain records of farmer interactions, training sessions, and leads; submit timely progress reports to your manager.
- Market Feedback: Collect farmer insights and share with internal teams to improve product relevance and outreach.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in sales (agriculture sector preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to explain technical products in a relatable and engaging manner.
- Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Fluent in English and Swahili (knowledge of additional local languages is an asset).
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is a plus.
What we offer
This role offers a performance-based compensation package that includes:
- A commission on every product sold (FarmCloud, FarmShield, and Smart Greenhouses).
- An airtime allowance to support customer outreach and communication.
High-performing agents may also be considered for future growth opportunities within Synnefa.
Working Conditions;
This is a remote, field-based role. The Sales Agent will be expected to travel across various locations, including farms, cooperatives, and other agricultural sites from Monday to Friday to engage with potential clients and promote Synnefa’s solutions.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Synnefa🌱 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, and we strive to make all employment decisions based on merit, potential, and company needs.