Business Development Manager

About the role

The Business Development Manager will drive sales and market expansion for farm produce, linking the foundation’s agricultural output with a diverse range of buyers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development and sales strategies for farm produce.
• Identify and secure buyers such as wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, hotels, food processors and institutional customers.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective customers and convert leads into sales.
• Research agricultural markets, customer demand, competitor pricing and distribution opportunities.
• Coordinate with farm management to align production and harvesting with customer demand.
• Prepare business proposals, commercial plans, sales forecasts and revenue projections.

Required profile

• HND in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship or related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in agribusiness, agricultural sales, business development or food distribution.
• Proven ability to develop new customers, generate sales and build commercial relationships.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Monthly remuneration of NGN 300,000.
• Transportation support for required farm visits.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an agricultural and social‑impact organization.