Head of Inputs Commercials

Nile.ag; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Nile.ag is seeking a Commercial Lead to drive the day-to-day operation of our Inputs commercial team. You will manage the Relationship Manager group, lead business development, and own key supplier relationships with a clear path to growth.

This broad, generalist role starts with leadership responsibilities, then expands into business development and supplier relationships, scaling as you build credibility within Nile.ag.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people-management experience.
• Direct experience in a commercial, trading or sales environment with margin or pricing exposure.
• Agri value chain understanding is a strong plus and willingness to learn matters more.
• Proven leadership with the respect of a team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Relationship Manager team and maintain regular coaching and performance follow-through.
• Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities in priority areas and represent the Inputs team externally.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and coordinate with finance on pricing or credit terms.
• Keep sales and margin activity on track and handle operational details in a fast-growing business.
• Coordinate with Nile's finance and operations teams and external suppliers to move deals forward.
• Take on new commercial initiatives and grow into broader ownership of the Inputs function.

Skills

People management

Commercial exposure

Agri value chain knowledge

Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Nile.ag is seeking a Commercial Lead to drive the day-to-day operation of our Inputs commercial team. You will manage the Relationship Manager group, lead business development, and own key supplier relationships with a clear path to growth.

This broad, generalist role starts with leadership responsibilities, then expands into business development and supplier relationships, scaling as you build credibility within Nile.ag.