Agribusiness Growth & Partnerships Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Business Development Manager for a hybrid role based in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead business development across the agricultural value chain, identify market opportunities and forge strategic partnerships to drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development or strategic planning within agribusiness, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of South African agricultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, Economics or related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in business development, sales or strategic planning in agribusiness.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to expand market share and revenue.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new ventures and product lines.
• Build and maintain relationships with farmers, suppliers, distributors and government agencies.
• Negotiate and close deals, contracts and partnerships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Agriculture/Economics

MBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Farm Business Development Manager for a hybrid role based in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead business development across the agricultural value chain, identify market opportunities and forge strategic partnerships to drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development or strategic planning within agribusiness, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and a solid understanding of South African agricultural