Agric Business Development Manager

Requirements

Possess a first degree in agricultural economics or related field
Possess a minimum of 5 years proven track record in agribusiness development
Proven expertise and experience in export of Agricultural products
Have a good knowledge of Project Management
Have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and negotiation skills
Be strong in research and analytical skills
Have advanced report writing and presentation skills
Have excellent interpersonal/networking skills
Have good personal judgement, initiative, creativity and maturity
Be able and willing to travel widely within Nigeria away from Job Location
Be versatile with Microsoft office tools
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Ability to drive and must possess a valid driving license.
Language capabilities: Fluent in majors local dialects especially Hausa necessary.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrable knowledge of Agri-business Value Chain Financing
Provide sales force and Marketing Team with more clarity and insights on Nigerian agriculture, crop protection and seeds market industry.
Knowledge in researching, managing/monitoring and reporting on agri-business investment portfolio
Ability to provide solid technical, operational and market development insight to clients Experience in performing statistical analysis, modeling and valuation of products
Ability to classify and identify agricultural products starting from the seedlings to crops.
Collect market and crops data
Sound knowledge of agric products and commodities markets and asset performance.
Develop investment proposals and annual operational plans for client projects or corporate proprietary agri-business portfolio.
Design specific Nigeria market surveys in cooperation with West Central Africa marketing team
Identify, conceptualize and develop new opportunities and businesses in the agriculture sector
Co-ordinate with key institutions relevant to agricultural sector and its value chain including Government, Development partners, Communities, Financial Institutions, Regulatory Agencies etc.
Prepare cash flow projections or financial models to model business processes or actual or hypothetical transactions
Identifying suitable sources of capital for new and existing businesses
Preparing necessary marketing materials including project concepts, proposals and business plans, pitch books and investment teasers
Project coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Prepare periodic sectoral review reports and analysis for executive management’s decision making process
Identify and conceptualize viable and realistic projects that address market needs
Realization of new business projects
Develop, design and implement business plan and strategy
Responsible for the formulation of market penetration plan and execution of the marketing program of the company
To conceptualize, conduct and produce business visibility studies and implementation strategy
Build strong relationship with existing clients and provide on time service to urgent issues.
Develop and maintain Sales Territory Plan and ensure achievement of Company sales targets and profitability