About Us
ATS Agrochemicals Ltd is a leading innovator and distributor of crop protection solutions in Zambia. With over 25 years of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted partner to farmers, from planting through to harvest. ATS offers a comprehensive portfolio of products—including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, foliar fertilisers, plant growth stimulants - serving both smallholder and commercial farming systems.
Through its nationwide presence across all ten provinces, ATS Agrochemicals Ltd delivers not only quality products but also technical agronomic support to farmers. The company’s vision is to be the supplier of choice for reliable and sustainable crop protection solutions, while empowering farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to increase productivity, protect the environment, and achieve food security.
Career Opportunity
We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven
Sales Agronomist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Sales Manager - Central and will be responsible for providing agronomic advice, training, and technical support to smallholder, emergent farmers and specific commercial farmers, while also driving sales growth of the company’s products within central region.
Key Performance Areas
Farmer Engagement & Technical Support
- Deliver agronomic advice on crop nutrition, crop protection, and sustainable practices.
- Conduct farm visits, demonstrations, and field trials to showcase product performance.
- Support farmers in developing planting schedules, crop calendars, and integrated pest/disease management programs.
- Provide training on safe and effective use of products.
Capacity Building & Training
- Organize farmer trainings, field days, and cooperative group sessions.
- Develop and share training materials.
- Mentor emergent farmers to transition into more productive and commercially viable operations.
Sales & Market Development
- Promote company products to farmers, cooperatives, and agro-dealers in the region.
- Identify sales opportunities and generate demand for company products.
- Support the Regional Manager - Central with farmer mobilization, marketing campaigns, exhibitions, and product launches.
- Develop and maintain strong business relationships with farmers, agro-dealers, and distributors.
- Track and report on product movement, competitor activities, and market trends.
- Achieve set sales targets, market share, and product adoption goals in assigned areas.
Qualification & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field
- Proven ability to achieve sales targets and build strong farmer relationships
- Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of crop protection
- Good presentation and training facilitation abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and selling skills
- Data-driven with strong reporting and record keeping skills
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
How to Apply
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, which include a cover letter and comprehensive curriculum vitae, via email only, to hr@atszambia.com no later than Monday 9 September 2025.
