Commercial Manager - Isiolo at Africa Management Solutions Limited AMSOL in Isiolo, Kenya

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    Commercial Manager - Isiolo

    Posted

    1 week ago

    Apply by

    12 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Consulting & Professional Services
    Marketing & Communications

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    Job Description

    This role is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth across agricultural products and services. The Commercial Manager will identify new sales opportunities, build a strong sales pipeline, and support market expansion. The position also involves developing marketing initiatives, conducting market research, and building strong customer relationships.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth across agricultural products and services.
    • Identify new sales opportunities, markets, and customer acquisition channels.
    • Monitor sales performance and initiatives against commercial targets.
    • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline and support market expansion.
    • Develop marketing initiatives and promote honey, herbs, and other value-added products.
    • Conduct market research on customer needs, trends, competitors, pricing, and emerging opportunities.
    • Identify opportunities for product development, market expansion, and value addition.
    • Build strong customer relationships, drive retention, and professionally manage inquiries and feedback.
    • Contribute to commercial strategy and prepare sales performance reports with actionable recommendations.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Agribusiness, or a relevant field.
    • 7 years' progressive experience, including at least 5 years in agriculture, specifically horticulture or beekeeping.
    • Proven experience in commercial agriculture, with strong knowledge of sales, marketing, customer management, and revenue growth.
    • Strong business and market development skills.
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to work independently and deliver results in a growing organization.
    • Commercial and business development orientation.
    • Sales, revenue growth, and market expansion.
    • Customer relationship management.
    • Agricultural sector knowledge.
    • Strategic thinking and execution.
    • Negotiation and communication skills.
    • Analytical, leadership, teamwork, and results-oriented approach.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Marketing & Communications

    Minimum Experience

    7 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Marketing

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL) on www.amsol.africa to apply.

    Show You Can Grow Revenue in Agribusiness

    This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and hands-on agriculture. Hiring managers will be looking for proof that you can translate market insight into sales wins, especially in horticulture or beekeeping. Your application should demonstrate that you understand the realities of selling agricultural products and building lasting customer relationships.

    1. Quantify your sales impact: On your CV, use numbers to show how you grew revenue or expanded markets in previous roles. For example, “Increased honey sales by 30% within one year by launching a new distribution channel.” This gives concrete evidence of your commercial ability.

    2. Show agricultural sector depth: Highlight your experience in horticulture or beekeeping specifically. Mention specific crops, products, or value chains you've worked with. This signals that you understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the sector.

    3. Prepare a market entry pitch: Be ready to discuss how you would identify new sales opportunities in Isiolo. Think about the local market, potential customers, and how you would approach them. This shows strategic thinking and initiative.

    4. Demonstrate customer relationship skills: Share examples of how you've built and maintained strong customer relationships. Talk about how you handle inquiries, feedback, and retention. This is key for this role.

    5. Highlight your analytical side: The role involves market research and sales reporting. Show that you can analyze data and turn it into actionable recommendations. Mention any tools or methods you use for market analysis.

    6. Show leadership and teamwork: Even though you'll work independently, you'll also contribute to strategy and work with others. Provide examples of leading projects or collaborating with cross-functional teams.

    7. Be ready to discuss value addition: The role includes promoting value-added products like honey and herbs. Think about how you would develop marketing initiatives for these products. This shows you understand the product side.

    8. Align with the company's growth stage: AMSOL is a growing organization. Emphasize your ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment. Show that you're comfortable with change and can drive growth.

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    Tags

    sales strategy
    agriculture
    horticulture
    beekeeping
    market research