Emperor Integrated Farms And Projects Limited is an Agricultural company established to carry out the business of farming and general merchandising of Agricultural products of all kinds. The mixed farm which sits on 30,000 hectares of Agricultural land in Osara, is located on the outskirt of Okene, Kogi State
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Agro Business Development Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- We are searching for an experienced individual who must have experience working with products or services for the agro-industry, being commercially involved with clients and potential clients in the desired region.
- To excel in this position, you should be energetic, intuitive, and you must also be able to identify opportunities and deliver effective strategies to generate sales results.
Job Description
- Research and identify new business opportunities for the farm
- Execute online and offline marketing initiatives to present and sell company produce to potential clients
- Identify and propose potential business deals by contacting potential and existing clients via emails, telephones, social media and visits.
- Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
- Communicates new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
- Engage in market research, track trends and monitor competition.
- Develop, establish and maintain strong working relationship with agents, dealers and customers
- Develop and document SOPs for process relating to your position
- Develop and management dealer networks
- Represent the organization in trade shows and other external functions (in collaboration with other management staff
- Drive processes under your supervision
- Develop marketing strategies and new product lines
- Liaise with finance team, store and administrative department when appropriate
- Develop and update marketing material
- Generate and convert leads
- Cold call and meetings with prospective customers
- Draw up clients contracts
- Respond to tenders on behalf of the farm
- Track and report on sales on a weekly and monthly basis
- Supervise team member
- Setting KPIs, target and goals for your team
- Increase Sales of the business
- Carry out sales forecasts and analysis
Job Qualification
- 5 years of marketing experience with an agriculture background and/or agriculture sector experience
- Proven experience with marketing strategy development and marketing plan development
- Proven track record of increasing revenue for previous organization (s)
- Excellent negotiation skills, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple diverse tasks and deliverables within one or more projects
- Business acumen and business development experience
- Excellent writing, communication and project management skills
- Strong knowledge and experience with various social media tools
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project Office)
- Must have experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment.
- Adept multi-tasker with ability to quickly prioritize and organize
- Team player who collaborates with ease and contagious creative energy
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Job Requirement / Skill / Competency:
- Extensive experience in business development;
- Knowledge of the agriculture business
- Good communications skills;
- Ability to develop relationships, create rapport;
- Self started, with ability to stand alone and take initiatives;
- Good computing skills;
- Availability to travel.
Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications via email to: hr@emperorfarms.com
Note
- Applications should be addressed to the” HR Department” and must include a cover letter, cv and copies of all academic certificates in one document.
- Subject of mail/application should be REF:0301 and the job position applied for
- Deadline for the receipt of applications is no later than 22nd March 2021 Applications received after this date and time will not be considered.
- Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.