Sales and Business Development Fellow

DepartmentFarmerline Fellowship Program

 

About Farmerline Fellowship Program

Since 2013, Farmerline has directly helped farmers to improve their productivity and profit globally and also provided technical support to other organizations to do the same. Farmerline started its operations serving 800 farmers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana with information via mobile information services. 

The Farmerline Fellowship Program is designed for early-career professionals and recent graduates who are passionate about driving impact in agriculture, technology, and rural development. The program offers a hands-on opportunity to work alongside Farmerline’s teams, gaining practical experience while contributing to real projects that improve the lives of farmers across Africa. The roles are designed for candidates with limited formal work experience but with an understanding of agriculture, technology, data services, or community-based development work.

Farmerline is a learning organization and you will have the chance to apply your ideas and creativity to solve problems every day.  If you work well in a dynamic collaborative culture, set high standards, and meet challenges with determination and a sense of humour, you’ll thrive in  the Farmerline Fellowship Program

 

Role Overview

The Sales and Business Development Fellow will support the sales team in various activities that contribute to the sales process. While the fellow will not be directly involved in selling, they will play a crucial role in ensuring that the sales pipeline runs smoothly, assisting with follow-ups, contract management, and other related tasks.

Supporting across all Mergdata services including Terra MD, Darli AI, Professional Services, Open Finance and Collect MD.


Key Responsibilities

  • Follow up with potential clients and partners regarding ongoing negotiations and contracts.
  • Coordinate the collection and organization of necessary documentation for sales activities.
  • Provide support in maintaining and updating the customer relationship management (CRM) system.
  • Assist in organizing and scheduling meetings, presentations, and client calls for the sales team.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support sales strategies.
  • Support in the creation of sales materials, reports, and presentations.
  • Help with administrative tasks related to the sales process, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.
     

Who are you?

  • You have a background or strong interest in agriculture, technology, business, or a related field.
  • You are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator.
  • You are passionate about Farmerline’s mission to support farmers and rural communities.
  • You are proactive, collaborative, and ready to take initiative on assigned tasks.

Why join us

  • Gain hands-on experience working with diverse clients and real-world projects.
  • Develop critical professional skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Learn directly from experienced team members who are leaders in their field.
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