James Nyoro

Experience

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  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1993

  Internship
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  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Laboratory Technician

  Key Contributions:🖋️Conducted a series of experiments, leading to valuable discoveries and advancements in the field of study.🖋️Exhibited strong attention to detail and expertise in collecting and meticulously preparing samples for analysis, ensuring accurate and reliable test results.🖋️Maintained a diverse range of laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient experimentation.🖋️Maintained precise and comprehensive records by recording and documenting experimental data accurately, contributing to the foundation of reliable research and analysis. Show less

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  Wilham K Limited

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Field Technical Advisor

  Key Contributions:🖋️Offered expert technical knowledge and guidance to clients or customers, providing valuable insights and solutions to address their specific needs.🖋️Travelled to customers' locations or work sites to provide on-site support, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional customer service and resolving issues effectively.🖋️Built strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty, resulting in long-term partnerships and repeat business.

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  FarmChem

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Technical Sales Assistant - Mt. Kenya Region

  Key Contributions:🖋️Promoted Farmchem products on targeted crops in the designated area, effectively increasing product visibility and adoption.🖋️Liaised with Ministry of Agriculture officials to select suitable demonstration sites, ensuring that the demonstrations were conducted in relevant and impactful locations.

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  Syngenta

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Field Sales Promoter

  Key Contributions:🖋️Launched smallholder packs in Kenya, catering to the needs of small-scale farmers and providing them with access to quality agricultural inputs.🖋️Played a pivotal role in the development of SEEDCO maize varieties in Kenya, contributing to the enhancement of agricultural productivity and crop resilience.🖋️Achieved area sales targets in alignment with the annual budget, demonstrating effective sales strategies and meeting revenue goals.🖋️Implemented the Maize seed development plan, which involved motivating customers to adopt the new varieties, providing training on best practices, and setting up demo plots to showcase the performance and benefits of the seeds. Show less

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  Syngenta

  Jan 2012 - now

  Key Account Manager - Mt Kenya Region

  Key Contributions:🖋️Sales products through a network of 9 distributors and 500 retail stockists, ensuring wide market coverage and product availability.🖋️Collects payments and maintains clean accounts, effectively managing financial transactions and ensuring smooth business operations.🖋️Supervises sales assistants, promoters, and customers, fostering a high-performing sales team and delivering excellent customer service.🖋️Sets challenging targets for dealers in various areas and devises effective strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly sales targets, driving revenue growth.🖋️Studies competitors and market trends, devising competitive strategies to counter competition and gain market share. Show less