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Sunday 1 April 2012

Pioneer Hi-Bred: Country Manager, Sales Agronomist, Finance Controller, Warehouse & Shipping Leader Jobs



 Want to make a difference in our world by meeting the challenges of feeding and powering a growing planet?
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont Business, is a respected leader in the agricultural industry.
We are the world’s leading developer and supplier of hybrid seed corn and branded varietal soybean seed.
We seek the following individuals at Pioneer Hi-Bred Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of Pioneer Hi-Bred International:
Country Manager
Requirements:

    A BSc in Crop Science or Agronomy (postgraduate studies in Business Management would be preferred)
    10 or more years’ successful sales/marketing management experience
    Experience in agriculture and grain crop production
    Experience within a sales network

    Business reporting and budgeting experience
    Strong written and verbal communication skilLs
    Visionary Leadership
    Strategic decision-making skills
    TechnicaL/professional knowledge of agriculture and business
    Bilingual (English and Afrikaans).
Please forward your CVs to countrymanager@pioneer.com

Sales Agronomist
Requirements:

    A Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy or Crop Science
    At least 3 years’ experience in a sales position
    Selling skills
    Communication skills (groups and one on one)
    Relationship building skills
    Technical competence and product knowledge
    A drive for results
    The ability to manage sales execution and analyse chalLenges
    Training and coaching skills
    Listening skilLs
    The confidence to provide direction and manage objections.
Please forward your CVs to kenya.agronomist@pioneer.com

Finance Controller
Requirements
:
    3+ years’ finance experience
    A university degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
    Chartered Accountant certification would be a plus
    Good computer skills in Excel and presentations and financial and legacy systems such as GCAP, DSAP, etc
    Proficiency in Business English
    Leadership skills
    Strategic thinking
    A high degree of independence and the ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision
    Strong analytical skills
    Highly effective communication skills
    Strong interpersonal skills.
Please forward your CVs to kenya.finance@pioneer.com

Warehouse & Shipping Leader
Requirements:

    A diploma in Accounting
    3-5 years’ warehousing and shipping experience
    A certificate in Sampling and Pest Control
    A qualification ¡n Seed Technology
    Good computer skills
    The ability to work confidentLy in a high-pressure environment
    Adaptable, efficient and friendly
    The ability to handle conflict situations
    Good knowledge of customer procedures and regulations
    Fair background knowledge of the seed industry
    Good communication, time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Please forward your CVs to warehouse.leader@pioneer.com
Closing date: 12 April 2012.

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