Stresert Services Limited - Our client, is a diversified investment company that manages a selection of strategic investments and companies focused on making the most of opportunities in Nigeria via strategic investments (equity and equity-linked capital) in various sectors, including Agribusiness, Energy, Logistics and Information Technology.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Agribusiness
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Purpose
The Head of Agribusiness will oversee the entire business from planning, sourcing, production, packaging to actual sales
S/he will be responsible for providing leadership as well as to supervise all staff and activities for the development and implementation of all projects
The role holder will also support market penetration and the development of new Agribusiness products that will excel in the market.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate all Agribusiness activities, monitor and advise Management on the best option to improve Agribusiness in the site.
Develop, manage and drive sales of Agricultural products
identify sustainable agri-based economic opportunities, understand and implement a demand-driven, commercialization approach to crops as well as enhance on access to markets.
Plan and execute the best strategies in formulation of Agribusiness products that will attract customers in the market.
Review and implement Agribusiness department strategy to ensure objectives are achieved through implementing measures to enhance performance.
Identify and assist in coordinating relevant workshops in agricultural marketing issues for project staff and project beneficiaries.
Coordinate budget objectives of the department to ensure targets are achieved as per the recommended plans.
Prepare departmental budget and projections for growth in line with set targets.
Negotiate terms with customers in line with Return on Investment, develop and enhance customer relationships.
Plan on marketing the produce and ensure maximized returns and keep good public relations with customers.
Determine staff needs as well as hire the right staff to meet determined objectives
Review market data on a regular basis to establish latest market conditions, trends, inflation, pests and relevant information necessary for the business
Establish effective partnerships with internal, external stakeholders;
Ensure steady revenue flow within the first six months of resumption
Arrange road shows and other effective commodity sales mechanism
Oversee all processes from primary production to actual sales
Educational Qualification/Person Specification
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agric Economics or Agriculture is mandatory
At least 10 years experience in the agricultural space
Great planning and managerial skills
Experience in processing, primary production, community engagement, commodity sourcing and trading is a MUST for this role
Business development and business environment awareness is required for this role.
Knowledge of government policies relating to Agriculture.
Knowledge of crop cycles, planting seasons, staff rotation and optimal planting seasons is required for the role
Experience in small to medium scale agro-enterprise management and ability to penetrate markets.
Strong communication, presentation and report writing, negotiation, and administration skills
Proper understanding of agribusiness and Good agriculture practice
Application Closing Date
27th July, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using "NABI" as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.