Agro-Business Development Manager at Emperor Integrated Farms and Projects Limited

Emperor Integrated Farms and Projects Limited is a duly registered Nigerian company situated on over 30,000 hectares of agricultural land in Okene, Kogi state with the capacity to supply quality products at the best price and timely too living up to the expectation of their brand promise "Always in Stock “.

This is achieved primarily by the adoption of a fully automated greenhouse and open-field cultivation. The farm is composed of highly skilled and experienced farm staff who are committed to meeting the demands of intended customers.

It is a core farming experience that aspires to be a forerunner in the agricultural industry with 24/7 sustained fresh products while reducing costs and providing quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agro-Business Development Manager

Ref No: 0301
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are searching for an experienced individual who must have experience working with products from the agro-industry, He/she will be 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
• Communicates new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Develop marketing strategies and new product lines
• Develop and update marketing material
• Generate and convert leads
• Cold call and meetings  with prospective customers
• Setting KPIs, target and goals for your team
• Respond to tenders on behalf of the farm
• Supervise team member
• Engage in market research, track trends and monitor competition.
• Develop, establish and maintain strong working relationship with agents, dealers and customers
• Represent the organization in trade shows and other external functions (in collaboration with other management staff
• Liaise with finance team, store and administrative department when appropriate
• Increase sales of the business and carry out sales forecasts and analysis
• Drive processes under your supervision
• Track and report on sales on a weekly and monthly basis

Job Qualification

• 5 years of marketing experience/business development experience with an agriculture background and/or agriculture sector 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.
• Team player who collaborates with ease and creative energy
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 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

Job Requirement/Skill/Competency:

• Extensive experience in business development
• Ability to take initiatives and work without supervision
• Knowledge of the agriculture business
• Good communications skills
• Ability to develop relationships, create rapport
• Good computing skills
• Availability to travel

How to Apply
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
• Applications received after this date and time will not be considered.
• Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged

Application Deadline  26th March, 2021.