Agricultural Business Development Supervisor

About the role

The Agricultural Business Development Supervisor will lead the identification, qualification, and onboarding of clients for agricultural commodities. Working remotely, you will expand our market reach and build a diversified global network of verified buyers and sellers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new clients across regional and international markets for priority commodities such as grains, rice, pulses, oilseeds, and soft commodities.
• Conduct market research on demand trends, pricing structures, and buyer/seller requirements by country and region.
• Screen and verify clients through KYC, KYB, and basic due diligence, assessing financial capacity and trade credibility.
• Coordinate onboarding, documentation, and compliance with internal trading policies.
• Maintain a structured database of active, prospective, and dormant clients and nurture long‑term commercial relationships.
• Support negotiations on volumes, specifications, pricing mechanisms, Incoterms, and payment structures.
• Liaise with logistics, finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure smooth trade execution.
• Monitor performance, contract adherence, and post‑transaction satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with AML, sanctions, trade regulations, and internal risk frameworks.
• Prepare periodic reports on pipeline, conversion rates, active contracts, and regional performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in agricultural commodity trading, business development, or client acquisition.
• Proven ability to build and manage a global client network.
• Strong analytical skills and market research experience.

Required skills

• KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures
• KYB (Know Your Business) procedures
• AML (Anti‑Money Laundering) compliance
• Incoterms knowledge
• Trade regulations and sanctions screening