Agricultural Company Business Development Manager job

Exciting Opportunities with a Leading Agrochemical and Agricultural Inputs Company Our client one of the leading companies in the provision of Agro-Chemical and Agricultural Inputs solutions Provider in Eastern Africa and beyond with branches in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia is seeking to recruit dedicated and dynamic individuals in the following fields.

Business Development Manager

Location: Kenya

Number Required: 1

Job Overview: The Business Development Manager will be responsible for accelerating the business by identifying and managing partnerships and acquisitions, market / competitor analysis, and company strategic concept development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy across the portfolio;
• Provide technical advice to the overall organization’s strategy and operations;
• Develop, implement, and monitor the sales and marketing strategy;
• Conduct constant market and competitor analysis focusing on changes in business models, trends or customer behavior;
• Identify, evaluate and manage local partnerships and acquisition targets;
• Manage local Business Development activities and lead local management of initiatives;
• Develop negotiation strategies and contract engagements in cooperation with the other departments;
• Work closely with other teams, such as marketing, contracts and scientific teams, to identify new business opportunities for product development;
• Establish and maintain customer relationships through meetings and events, such as tradeshows or conferences;
• Lead account planning meetings with key account managers;
• Establish and maintain business partnerships in the agrochemicals and agricultural inputs industry;
• Perform any other duties as may be allocated by management from time to time;

Person specifications/Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree chemistry, bio chemistry, agriculture, agribusiness, environment management or related area;
• A Diploma or post graduate qualification in Sales and marketing from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• 3 or more years of experience in an agrochemical or agriculture-related business environment;
• Proven analytical, leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage and solve problems cross-functionally in a large matrix organization;
• Proven track record, in business development/sales as well as the ability to work independently, and pick up technical details quickly;
• Experience in the agriculture, agritech or environmental sectors are preferred;
• Strategic thinker who takes delight in tapping into new fields without established routines and processes;
• Ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset;
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal, and communication skills and the willingness and ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability to interact with, support, and build relationships with all levels of management;
• Results oriented, strong goal orientation individual who thrives working in fast paced environments;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain multi-cultural business relationships.

How to Apply

If you meet the said requirements for any of the above positions and are passionate to build a career in an organization that values and rewards talent, please send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:

The Recruiter,
recruit.esquire@gmail.com

NB: Clearly state your current and expected salary in your application.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 7th August 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.