Business Development & Commodity Sales Officer

About the role

Megas Agriculture Limited, a research-driven agribusiness building Africa's farm-to-market platform, is looking for a commercially driven Business Development & Commodity Sales Officer. This is a full-time remote role focused on agricultural commodity sales, business development, market research and strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will build relationships with buyers and suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, develop sales pipelines and coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful order fulfilment.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and acquire buyers for maize and other agricultural commodities, including feed mills, poultry farms, grain processors and distributors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with commodity buyers, farmers, aggregators, suppliers and strategic partners.
• Generate qualified leads, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and convert prospects into confirmed sales.
• Research commodity markets, pricing trends, buyer demand and competitive opportunities.
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to support product sourcing, quality assurance and timely delivery.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline, track performance against targets and prepare regular sales reports and forecasts.
• Identify new markets, distribution channels and partnership opportunities to expand the company's commercial reach.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrable experience in business development, B2B sales, commodity trading or a related commercial role.
• Understanding of agricultural commodities, pricing, supply chains and sales contracts.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, target-driven environment.
• Existing relationships with commodity buyers or experience selling maize and other agricultural commodities is an advantage.

Required skills

• Lead generation, negotiation, relationship management and deal closing.
• Market research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, CRM systems and online collaboration tools.

What we offer

• Paid employment with a growing agribusiness.
• Performance-based incentives tied to agreed commercial targets.
• Opportunities to build strategic partnerships and expand agricultural market access.

To apply, send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in business development, commodity sales or agribusiness by email, using the application subject line indicated in the original posting.