Agri-Business Development Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an Agri-Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives in the agricultural division. You will identify new market opportunities and build relationships with stakeholders to expand products and services aligned with growth and sustainability in the Western Cape.

Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to develop business plans and drive market expansion. A Master's degree and 8+ years in agri-business BD, sales, or marketing are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the agri-business sector.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and executing growth strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a strong understanding of the Capetown business landscape.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities within the agricultural sector, focusing on innovation and market trends.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue and market share growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders in the Western Cape.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Analyze market data and competitor activities to inform business strategy and product development.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Agricultural Economics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a strategic Agri-Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives within their agricultural division in Cape Town . This pivotal role involves identifying new market opportunities, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and driving expansion of our client's agricultural product and service offerings. You will work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop and execute business plans that align with the company's vision for growth and sustainability in the Western Cape. This is a unique chance to influence the direction of agricultural business development in a vibrant and expanding market.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities within the agricultural sector, focusing on innovation and market trends.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue and market share growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders in the Western Cape.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring favorable terms and long-term partnerships.
• Analyze market data and competitor activities to inform business strategy and product development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the agri-business sector.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and executing growth strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a strong understanding of the Capetown business landscape.
• Ability to travel within the region as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Performance bonuses and opportunities for equity participation.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with significant autonomy.