Sales & Extension Officer job at Nova Chicks

We are looking for a results-driven professional to coordinate field sales, supervise CAVEs, and drive adoption of livestock and poultry solutions across Central Uganda.

DUTY STATION

Central Region, Uganda (Supporting regional hubs and field networks)

REPORTS TO

Sales & Extension Manager

ROLE PURPOSE

To bridge the gap between technical animal husbandry extension and commercial sales by managing, mentoring and monitoring a network of Community Agro-Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), coordinating farmer trainings, and ensuring monthly sales and extension targets are met across Central Uganda.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Extension & Training: Conduct farmer trainings and demonstrations, provide technical advice, and make regular farm follow-ups.

Sales & Market Growth: Drive promotion and sales of poultry and livestock solutions, track targets and maintain customer relationships.

Reporting & Surveillance: Carry out early disease surveillance and submit weekly and monthly reports on CAVE activities, farmer engagement and sales.

Field Supervision & CAVE Management:

Recruit, train, supervise and coach CAVEs on performance, product knowledge and farm advisory delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry, Animal Production & Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture or a related field
• At least 2 years of proven experience in commercial sales, technical support or agricultural extension (livestock/poultry).
• Demonstrated ability to manage field teams or community-based extension workers (CAVEs).
• Sound knowledge of animal nutrition, poultry/livestock production and veterinary pharmaceuticals.
• Must be able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit and be fluent in English and Luganda.
• Strong interpersonal, public-speaking, training and problem-solving skills, with willingness to work extensively in rural areas.

• Conduct farmer trainings and demonstrations, provide technical advice, and make regular farm follow-ups.
• Drive promotion and sales of poultry and livestock solutions, track targets and maintain customer relationships.
• Carry out early disease surveillance and submit weekly and monthly reports on CAVE activities, farmer engagement and sales.
• Recruit, train, supervise and coach CAVEs on performance, product knowledge and farm advisory delivery.

• Sound knowledge of animal nutrition, poultry/livestock production and veterinary pharmaceuticals.
• Must be able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.
• Fluent in English and Luganda.
• Strong interpersonal, public-speaking, training and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work extensively in rural areas.

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry, Animal Production & Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture or a related field.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in commercial sales, technical support or agricultural extension (livestock/poultry).
• Demonstrated ability to manage field teams or community-based extension workers (CAVEs).