About Apollo Agriculture:
Apollo Agriculture is the commercial farming platform that helps small-scale farmers maximize their profits. Apollo’s ML-powered credit models and automated operations technology unlock the massive, untapped small-scale farming market, starting in Kenya. With optimized financing, high-quality farm products, and digital advice, Apollo farmers are already more than doubling their farm profitability. Apollo’s team brings together technology, credit and operations experience from The Climate Corporation (acquired for USD $1 Billion), Google, Capital One and One Acre Fund. We value evangelical pursuit of mission with a pragmatic approach, humility in the face of challenge, active discussion of disagreements, and considerate listening.
About the Role:
Apollo Agriculture is seeking experienced and highly motivated Field Sales Managers to join the Sales team and take charge of leading and managing our field sales agents in the counties where our customers are located. In the just concluded peak season, Apollo has experienced tremendous success, meeting and surpassing sales targets, thanks to the relentless dedication of the sales team. We’re looking for rockstar salespersons to join this winning team as Field Sales Managers.
As the trusted representative of the Commercial Department on the ground, the Field Sales Manager’s role is critical to the success of Apollo. You will take ownership of sales targets and motivate your team to meet the goals set by the business. You will be in charge of sales performance management, including hiring, training and development of field sales agents - the team responsible for onboarding our customers. As an FSM, you will be required to lead your team by example, with an end goal of ensuring that commercial targets are met by the required timelines. You will work closely with your team, both in the field and in more structured classroom settings to identify challenges and propose solutions, spot opportunities for growth and equip your team to excel in their role.
This is a regional-based field and requires candidates who are already based in the regional areas of Apollo’s operations, or candidates willing to relocate to these areas.
Reporting Lines: Reports to Regional Sales Manager
Location: Regional (Kenya)
Contract Duration: 1-year performance based contract, subject to renewal based on performance and business needs, with a 3-month probationary period.
Number of Open Positions: Multiple (10+)
Apollo Agriculture does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Apollo Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Apollo Agriculture is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we may conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Apollo Agriculture does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process.