Background

AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 20...

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Nyahururu, Kenya, for an Estate Manager. The Estate Manager will oversee the daily operations of the estate, ensuring efficient management of resources and seamless execution of farming and production activities. Key responsibilities include managing agricultural processes, supervising a diverse team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, overseeing budgets and financial planning, and implementing sustainable farming practices. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to address challenges to achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

Proven expertise in agricultural estate management, including familiarity with farming processes and efficient use of resources. Experience in team leadership, staff supervision, and personnel management. Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and operational planning. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to promote sustainable farming practices. Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance standards in agricultural operations. Excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth coordination across teams. Relevant academic background, such as a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field. Prior experience in horticulture or floriculture is a strong advantage, especially within an export-focused business.

• Oversee the daily operations of the estate.
• Ensure efficient management of resources.
• Ensure seamless execution of farming and production activities.
• Manage agricultural processes.
• Supervise a diverse team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Oversee budgets and financial planning.
• Implement sustainable farming practices.

• Agricultural estate management
• Farming processes
• Resource management
• Team leadership
• Staff supervision
• Personnel management
• Budgeting
• Financial analysis
• Operational planning
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Sustainable farming practices
• Health and safety compliance
• Quality standards compliance
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

• Proven expertise in agricultural estate management.
• Experience in team leadership, staff supervision, and personnel management.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and operational planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to promote sustainable farming practices.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance standards in agricultural operations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Relevant academic background, such as a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Prior experience in horticulture or floriculture is a strong advantage, especially within an export-focused business.