Sales Agronomist

Location: Field-based (Nakuru, Kiambu, Kirinyaga priority regions)
Reports to: Head of Sales
Contract: Renewable
About Darandi Darandi is an agribusiness innovator pioneering a new approach to fertilizer production and soil regeneration. The company focuses on the local production of high-performance organic fertilizers using advanced technology, bringing globally validated innovation into local agricultural ecosystems. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Darandi has positioned Kenya as its continental launch pad and proof-of-concept market for Africa. The company is driven by the belief that Africa’s food security depends on healthy soils, local value addition, and farmer affordability. Darandi is reshaping how fertilizers are produced, distributed, and applied across Kenya and the region.
Role Overview Darandi is recruiting Sales Agronomists to support the national rollout of its biological fertilizer platform in Kenya. This is a field-based technical-commercial role combining agronomic advisory, demonstration execution, and direct sales responsibility.
Key Responsibilities Sales & Market Development

• Drive bio-fertilizer sales through distributors, agrodealers, and direct farmerengagement within assigned territories
• Support distributors with demand creation, seasonal planning, and sell-through execution
• Identify new commercial opportunities among commercial and emerging farmers

Field Demonstrations & Farmer Engagement

• Establish, monitor, and document demonstration plots and field trials in priority counties
• Conduct side-by-side performance comparisons to demonstrate agronomic and economic value
• Support field days, roadshows, and farmer outreach activities to build product adoption

Dealer Training & Technical Support

• Train agrodealers and distributor staff on product positioning, correct application, and farmer messaging
• Provide practical agronomic guidance to farmers on dosage, timing, and integration into cropping systems
• Troubleshoot field issues and escalate technical cases when needed

Reporting & Market Intelligence

• Collect field performance data, farmer feedback, and competitor intelligence
• Maintain structured records of demonstrations, sales activities, and farmer engagement
• Provide regular territory updates aligned with agreed KPIs

Requirements

• Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science or related field
• 4–5years’ experience in fertilizers or agricultural inputs
• Experience working with distributors and farmers in Kenya
• Strong field engagement and training capability
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Only candidates with demonstrated bio-fertilizer / crop nutrition field experience will be considered.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience