Nursery Officer (ENL Agri Limited)

To oversee the operations of the Plant Nursery, includes both production and sales.

Job Profile

Title: Nursery Officer

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent quality on site by developing processes and managing workers and follow appropriate performance rating

• Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the Nursery

• In consultation with the Nursery Manager, plan and monitor daily works, to ensure execution as per program and schedule

• Ensure a regular production of plants in the nursery as per production list.

• Appropriate pest and disease diagnostic and their control and follow up.

• Strictly follow purchasing procedures

• Inventories reports and actions

• Process payroll for Nursery workers and participate in the verification of the payroll printouts to ascertain that wages, overtime and other allowances have been computed correctly.

• To present and sell nursery products & services to current and potential customers in the Nursery

• To ensure that the quality of service provided is at the highest level with a view to build a loyal clientele and promote company’s image

• To be able to explain the different products and services offered, and offer after- sales service to clients.

• To manage stock to avoid shortage and wastage

• To duly maintain and update sales records and ensure an efficient tracking system of all paperwork

Candidate’s Profile:

• Recognised qualification in agriculture or in Marketing/Sales any comparable recognized professional qualification

• Previous experience in the Nursery will constitute an advantage.

• Good knowledge of plants

• Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software applications

• Fluent in French & English

• Dynamic, pleasant, good communication skills and customer service oriented

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience