Senior Sales Executive - Poultry

About the role

A global poultry breeding company specializing in high-performance layer genetics is looking for a Senior Sales Executive in Nigeria. The role is a pioneer position responsible for building the company's market presence, driving sales growth, developing strong farmer and distributor relationships, and positioning its layer breed as a leading choice in the poultry industry.

Key responsibilities

• Promote and sell the company's layer breeds to breeder farmers and support them in selling commercial layers across Nigerian producers.
• Develop and implement market entry and expansion strategies aligned with the company's global standards, identify new business opportunities and build relationships with customers and partners.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and revenue objectives, and act as the primary field representative and brand ambassador for the brand in Nigeria.
• Conduct market research on customer needs, competitor activity, pricing trends and market dynamics, and collect and analyse field data on breed performance and customer feedback.
• Manage relationships with key breeder farmers and strategic customers, ensure satisfaction through farm visits and follow-ups, negotiate contracts and pricing, and resolve complaints promptly.
• Provide technical guidance on breed management, performance optimization, breeding, rearing, egg production, biosecurity and flock health, conduct farm evaluations and liaise with technical experts when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Animal Science, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in poultry sales, animal feed sales or livestock-related commercial roles.
• Valid Nigerian driver's license and willingness to travel extensively; experience with breeder farms or commercial poultry operations is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of poultry production systems, especially layer breeding and egg production.
• Knowledge of poultry genetics, performance indicators and farm economics.
• Understanding of Nigerian poultry market dynamics, distribution channels and regulatory environment.
• Strong commercial selling and negotiation skills.