Portfolio Manager : Agriculture

Merchant West Investments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A company in asset finance is looking for a Portfolio Manager: Agriculture to drive business growth. This role involves client engagement, developing leads, and ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree, relevant experience in agriculture, strong financial analysis skills, and is familiar with the National Credit Act. The company offers professional development opportunities and a rich organisational culture.

Benefits

Tailored Staff Financial Wellness Offering

Employee Wellness Provider

Professional Development Opportunities

Rich Organisational Culture

Qualifications

• Matric is required to apply for this role.
• BCom degree with Agriculture and/or Finance is advantageous.
• 1-5 years of working experience, ideally in agriculture or farming.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in driving business growth.
• Develop a pipeline of potential clients and suppliers.
• Conduct meetings to understand client needs.
• Negotiate terms with clients for business transactions.
• Analyse agricultural market trends.

Skills

Ability to understand and analyse financial statements

Effective time management

Familiar with National Credit Act

Education

Matric required

BCom degree with Agriculture and/or Finance

Job description

Position title: Portfolio Manager: Agriculture

Industry: Asset Finance

Description

We are seeking a sales-driven Portfolio Manager to support agricultural business growth, generating leads, maximise profitability, build client relationships, and ensuring financial targets are consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in driving business growth and profitability within the agriculture portfolio, focusing on client engagement and opportunity identification.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients and/or suppliers, ensuring consistent business development
• Conduct regular meetings with new and existing clients to understand their needs and promote tailored financial solutions
• Build strong relationships to uncover additional business opportunities and promote complementary products and services across the Merchant West Group
• Support financial assessments and contribute to structuring agreements that meet both client needs and company objectives
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of new business transactions from initiation to closure, maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to secure mutually beneficial agreements
• Analyse agricultural market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Matric required
• BCom degree with Agriculture and/or Finance as a subject(s) advantageous

Experience

• 1-5 years of working experience
• 1 years’ experience in a sales position within agriculture/farming operations

Skills

• Ability to understand and analyse financial statements within the agricultural sector
• Demonstrates effective time management
• Familiar with National Credit Act

Job Benefits

• Tailored Staff Financial Wellness Offering
• Employee Wellness Provider
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Rich Organisational Culture