Sales Representative

Company Description

Organic Liquid Fertilizer Producing PLC (known by the trade name „Eco Green‟) is a legal entity registered in 2008 in accordance with Commercial Registration and Business License Proclamation number 980/2008 of the FDRE. As the name indicates, the Company produces 100% ORGANIC Liquid Fertilizer which is rich in microbes, improves soil fertility, increases the productivity and quality of the crop, and significantly cuts fertilizer costs. It has been bestowed different national and international awards including, but not limited to, “Prestigious Science Innovation Award in 2007 E.C.” from the hands of the former FDRE Prime Minister H/Mariam Desalegn, “Climate Innovation Prize in 2009 E.C” from Ethiopian Climate Innovation Centre, and “The Best Entrepreneurship of the year Award in 2015 G.C.” from UNDP.

Powered by our passion for sustainable farming

The Sales Representative will be responsible for expanding the market presence of the company’s organic liquid fertilizer products by actively promoting, selling, and providing technical sales support to farmers, cooperatives, agro-dealers, NGOs, and agricultural institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and sell organic liquid fertilizer products in assigned territories
• Conduct regular field visits, farmer training sessions, and product demonstrations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and cooperatives
• Identify new sales opportunities and expand the customer base
• Collect market information including competitor activities and customer feedback
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports
• Follow up on customer orders, payments, and deliveries
• Provide basic technical advice on product application and benefits
• Work closely with marketing, agronomy, and production teams to achieve sales targets

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in agricultural sales or field work (preferred)
• Experience in fertilizer, agro-input, or FMCG sales is an advantage
• Fresh graduates with strong motivation and communication skills may apply

Required Skills and Competencies

Multilingual proficiency is required

• Proficiency in more than one local languages such as Afan Oromo, Tigrigna, Somali, Sidama, or Wolaytta is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of Ethiopian agricultural practices
• Strong customer-handling and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to rural areas
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email)
• Knowledge of local languages is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based commission
• Transport and field allowances
• Opportunity for professional growth and career development
• Training on organic fertilizer products and sustainable agriculture