Head of Agribusiness at Stresert Services Limited

 Employment Nigeria 27-Jul-2018 LAGOS , Agriculture  


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.



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