Agri-Business Development Manager

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with commis·

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Performance-based bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Agri-Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Paarl region. You will identify market opportunities, build relationships across the agricultural value chain, and develop innovative business strategies to expand our client’s reach.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years in agri-business development or sales, with strong negotiation and market-analysis skills and deep knowledge of the South African agricultural market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development or sales within the agricultural industry.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing business strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of the South African agricultural market and its challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural sector.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to increase market share and revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform business strategy.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms for the company.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and dynamic Agri-Business Development Manager to drive growth and expansion in the Paarl region. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, building strong relationships with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, and developing innovative business strategies. You will play a key role in expanding our client's reach and impact within the agricultural sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional with a passion for agriculture and a proven track record in business development. The ideal candidate will possess strong market analysis skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of the agricultural industry in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural sector.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to increase market share and revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform business strategy.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms for the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development or sales within the agricultural industry.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing business strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of the South African agricultural market and its challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and commission structure.
• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of a key player in the agri-business sector.
• Significant impact on business development initiatives in the Paarl area and beyond.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan.
• A stimulating and challenging work environment with a focus on innovation.