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Title: Sales Associate
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Reports to: CIV Country Director
About myAgro:
myAgro is a non-profit agritech social enterprise based in West Africa. We have developed a mobile savings model that allows farmers to invest their own funds in high-quality seed, fertilizer, and agricultural training to increase their harvest and income by 50-100%. Our North Star is to support 1 million farmers in 2026 – providing them the tools they need to prosper. Our organization has received recognition and support from Skoll Foundation, Echoing Green, World Bank, and The Audacious Project from TED. Learn more from our founder and CEO here.
About the Role:
As a Sales Associate, you will play a vital role in expanding our reach and impacting smallholder farmers in Cote d’Ivoire. Working closely with the Country Director, you will be responsible for driving sales, building relationships with key stakeholders, and providing exceptional customer service to our clientele, which consists primarily of farmers. As a key member of the myAgro team, you will contribute to the sales strategy and work towards achieving sustainable long-term goals within the territory.
You Will:
- Build the tools and systems that help myAgro grow to new regions and villages.
- Assist smallholder farmers in understanding our products and services and making informed purchasing decisions
- Build relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, smallholder farmers, and village entrepreneurs
- Provide accurate product information and technical support
- Actively participate in sales training and development programs
- Collect and analyze sales data to track progress and identify areas for improvement
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience in sales, preferably in the agribusiness sector
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscape
- French and English proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills (can perform complex functions, and analyze data to make decisions)
- A passion for the mission, vision, and values of myAgro
Our Benefits:
- Health insurance (including dental, vision, and health coverage)
- Approximately 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- Professional development and laptop stipends
- The opportunity to make a difference for farmers everyday!
Application Process and Deadline
To apply, submit an application on our website. Include a cover letter (motivation letter) and a resume or CV. You should also complete the Plum survey. You can find a link to the Plum survey on the application form for the role. Please submit your application and documents in English. Only shortlisted candidates will contacted by our team.
There is no fixed deadline as we hire on a rolling basis. If someone else is selected while you are interviewing, we will let you know and consider your application for future positions. The interview process includes the application form, the Plum assessment, short virtual interviews and typically a short written assignment or a visit to the field or one of our offices.
myAgro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, national origin, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, and genetics. myAgro complies with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
