🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Saro Agrosciences Limited – 10 Positions

Saro Agrosciences is the flagship company of Saroafrica International group and was established in 1991. Saro Agrosciences has grown into a leading player in the agriculture industry. We are passionately committed to empowering the Nigerian farmer with superior agro-inputs like crop protection products, seeds, fertilizers, and knowledge that will enable these farmers to increase their yield and livelihood in a sustainable manner.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Electrical Technician / Supervisor
2.) Market Sales Representative
3.) Van Sales Representative (Plateau and Kebbi)
4.) Van Sales Representative (Taraba)
5.) Account Officer (Taraba)
6.) Storekeeper (Wukari)
7.) Market Sales Representative (Plateau, Kaduna, Kebbi)
8.) Storekeeper (Jalingo)
9.) Storekeeper (Kaduna, Kebbi, Plateau)
10.) Account Officer (Plateau)

Job Title: Electrical Technician / Supervisor

Location: Magboro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The incumbent is to ensure that the production operation is working as planned by providing engineering supervision and support on processing, Packaging & Utilities.
• The incumbent is to ensure equipment/ machineries perform according to specified/ recommended standards.
• The role is to make sure that the daily manufacturing volume targets are achieved within specified time, with optimized resource and at the right Quality.

Duties / Responsibilities

• The incumbent should be able to oversee and drive maintenance of herbicide formulation and filling lines machines/ equipment.
• He/ she must be able to take responsibility of utility operations – ensuring smooth run, to deliver the right efficiency levels.
• He/ she should be able to leverage the combination of troubleshooting skills along mechanical, electrical, and general engineering skills to operate, monitor, maintain, report & sustain onsite utilities.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness of the equipment and workplace. He /she to ensure the right documentations are in place and fully complied with by the technical teams.
• Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
• Able to track, record, analysis, and schedule routine maintenance/repairs in line with TPM and WCM standards.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, extraction/ventilation, and Fire suppression system and operations.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring and lighting systems
• Should be knowledgeable in the use of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must have.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of HND in Engineering (Electrical, Production, or Industrial Engineering, or related field).
• Have 3 - 5 years related job experience in an FMCG or relevant processing & filling line operations. Prior experience in an herbicide processing / packaging plant is an advantage).
• Age Requirement: 28 - 35 years.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good teaming skills.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
• PLC Knowledge.
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools
• Robust experience in troubleshooting, motor or pump checks & repairs, Air compressor system maintenance/checks, safety and fire suppression systems etc.
• Should be knowledgeable on general maintenance mechanics.
• Should have basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Should have hydraulic/pneumatic and industrial troubleshooting experience.

Application Closing Date
Friday; 14th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Market Sales Representative

Location: Wukari, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures wholesales, & retail customers in assigned open markets are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are always available & visible at the retail/wholesalers’ outlets in assigned open markets.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Prepares route plan & adheres to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain a customer list that captures Name, Contact Persons, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned markets.
• Sell company products to current & potential wholesale/retail outlets & customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in the official company price list in all sales outlets.
• Develop existing & new wholesale/retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.
• Ensures sales to customers are done on cash basis; and Cr. Limits are approved / adhered to where applicable.
• Report issues relating to / satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned markets.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Merchandize & execute product display initiatives leading to the desired visibilities for company brands in the retail outlet's trade channels.

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• A resident of the target area
• Ability to communicate fluently in the local languages of the area
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of the target Market
• A resident of the target area

Courses / Qualification:

• OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)

Relevant Experience:

• 2 years in a Market Sales rep role

Required Age:

• 23-32 years

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Van Sales Representative

Locations: Jos, Kafanchan - Plateau and Saminaka - Kebbi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she is responsible for using a Vehicle to ensure retail customers are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are available & visible across in assigned routes at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned routes.
• Sell company products to current & potential retail outlets / customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets
• Ensure proper maintenance of the van is carried out in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain a driver's logbook showing details of itineraries, fuel consumption, maintenance records, etc.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Report issues relating to satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned routes.
• Develop existing & new retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an OND in Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc with at least 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Age between: 23-35 years

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Good Communication skill
• Good interpersonal skills
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to speak the local language of the area
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• Possess valid drivers’ license

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Van Sales Representative

Location: Wukari, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she is responsible for using a Vehicle to ensure retail customers are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are available & visible across in assigned routes at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned routes.
• Sell company products to current & potential retail outlets / customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets
• Ensure proper maintenance of the van is carried out in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain a driver's logbook showing details of itineraries, fuel consumption, maintenance records, etc.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Report issues relating to satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned routes.
• Develop existing & new retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.

Courses / Qualifications

• OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Good Communication skill
• Good interpersonal skills
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to speak the local language of the area
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• Possess valid drivers’ license

Relevant Experience:

• 2 years experience in a similar role

Required Age:

• 23-35 years.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Jalingo, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures proper accounting records/information are kept and treated appropriately at the business depots & company assets, stock, cash, etc are always secure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Post transactions and analyze account Records.
• Be engaged in inventory, customers, and sales reconciliation.
• Maintain General Ledge schedules
• Prepare reliable & timely reports comprising of IMS raw data, customers' ledger, stock records, purchases, health check as well as other designated reports.
• Issue invoices, receipts etc for all transactions and proper recording and filing of all documents including payment tellers.
• Manage the interface between the front office and the back office finance team.
• Ensure there's no cash loss.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register

Courses / Qualification

• OND (Accounting)

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to work under tight schedule.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Dependability- Reliable, responsible and dependable
• Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task.
• Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within required timeframes.
• Must be resident in City of interest.

Relevant Experience:

• 2 years experience in a similar role

Required Range:

• 23-35 years.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Storekeeper

Location: Wukari, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures proper accounting records/information are kept and treated appropriately at the business depots & company assets, stock, cash, etc are always secure.

Primary Responsiblities

• Prepare reliable & timely report comprising of IMS raw data, customers' ledger, stock records, purchases, health check as well as other designated reports.
• Issue invoice, receipts etc for all transactions and proper recording and filing of all documents including payment tellers
• Ensure company assets -stock, cash, vehicles, documents, etc are properly secured.
• Ensure there's no cash loss.
• Maintain incident free record on company assets -Cash, Product, Motor vehicle, Computer, etc.
• Execute activities within approved budgets.
• Post transactions and analyse account Records.

Courses / Qualifications

• OND (Accounting).

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.

Relevant Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in similar role

Required Age:

• 23 - 35 years.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Market Sales Representative

Locations: Jos, Kafanchan - Plateau; Kaduna; Kebbi - Saminaka
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures wholesales, & retail customers in assigned open markets are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are always available & visible at the retail / wholesalers’ outlets in assigned open markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned markets.
• Sell company products to current & potential wholesale / retail outlets & customers.
• Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
• Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets.
• Develop existing & new wholesale / retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.
• Ensures sales to customers are done on cash basis; and Cr. Limits are approved / adhered to where applicable.
• Report issues relating to / satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned markets.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Merchandize & execute products display initiatives leading to the desired visibilities for company brands in the retail outlets trade channels.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an OND in Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc with 2 years in Market Sales representative role
• Age between: 23-32 years

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Resident of the target area
• Ability to communicate fluently in the local languages of the area
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of target Market
• Resident of the target area

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Storekeeper

Location: Jalingo, Taraba

Job Description

• He/she ensures proper accounting records/information are kept and treated appropriately at the business depots & company assets, stock, cash, etc are always secure.

Primary Responsiblities

• Prepare reliable & timely report comprising of IMS raw data, customers' ledger, stock records, purchases, health check as well as other designated reports.
• Issue invoice, receipts etc for all transactions and proper recording and filing of all documents including payment tellers
• Ensure company assets -stock, cash, vehicles, documents, etc are properly secured.
• Ensure there's no cash loss.
• Maintain incident free record on company assets -Cash, Product, Motor vehicle, Computer, etc.
• Execute activities within approved budgets.
• Post transactions and analyse account Records.

Courses / Qualification

• OND (Accounting).

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.

Relevant Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in similar role

Required Age:

• 23-35 years.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Storekeeper

Location: Jos - Plateau, Saminaka, Kafanchan - Kaduna and Kebbi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures proper accounting records/information are kept and treated appropriately at the business depots & company assets, stock, cash, etc are always secure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare reliable & timely reports comprising of IMS raw data, customers' ledger, stock records, purchases, health check as well as other designated reports.
• Issue invoices, receipts etc for all transactions and proper recording and filing of all documents including payment tellers
• Ensure company assets -stock, cash, vehicles, documents, etc are properly secured.
• Ensure there's no cash loss.
• Maintain incident-free record on company assets -Cash, Product, Motor vehicle, Computer, etc.
• Execute activities within approved budgets.
• Post transactions and analyze account Records

Qualifications

• OND (Accounting)
• 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Required age: 23-35 years

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Good numeric ability
• Computer literate
• Must be resident in City of interest
• High integrity and must be able to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• He/she ensures proper accounting records/information are kept and treated appropriately at the business depots & company assets, stock, cash, etc are always secure.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Post transactions and analyze account Records
• Be engaged in inventory, customers, and sales reconciliation
• Maintain General Ledge schedules
• Prepare reliable & timely reports comprising of IMS raw data, customers' ledger, stock records, purchases, health checks as well as other designated reports.
• Issue invoices, receipts, etc for all transactions and proper recording and filing of all documents including payment tellers
• Manage the interface between the front office and the Back office finance team.
• Ensure there's no cash loss
• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register

Courses / Qualification

• OND (Accounting)

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to work under tight schedule
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Dependability- Reliable, responsible and dependable
• Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
• Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within required timeframes
• Must be resident in City of interest

Relevant Experience:

• 2 years experience in a similar role

Required Range:

• 23-35 years.

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online