Senior Agribusiness Development Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 partners with a leading agricultural player in Sandton to recruit a Senior Agribusiness Development Manager. The role emphasizes strategic growth, market analysis, and partnerships across the agribusiness value chain to drive expansion in Gauteng and beyond.

The successful candidate will shape market-entry strategies, lead negotiations, and oversee new product/service launches while building strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, and corporate clients.

Qualifikationen

• MBA or related master's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years in business development/strategic roles within the agribusiness sector.
• Proven track record in identifying, developing, and launching new ventures.
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, supply chains, and processing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in financial analysis, market assessment, and project management.
• Ability to develop and execute complex business strategies.
• Proficiency in market analysis tools and software.
• Experience in Gauteng business landscape is advantageous.
• Proactive, results-oriented leadership.

Aufgaben

• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify new business opportunities and market trends in the agribusiness sector.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve company growth objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with key players across the agricultural value chain.
• Lead the negotiation and finalization of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage the development and launch of new agricultural products and services.
• Oversee project management for new initiatives, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and explore upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to adapt business strategies accordingly.
• Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Ausbildung

MBA

Agribusiness Management

Agricultural Economics

Tools

Market analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the agricultural value chain, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Agribusiness Development Manager to join their team in Sandton. This strategic role focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities, fostering partnerships, and driving growth within the agribusiness sector in Gauteng and beyond. The successful candidate will be responsible for market analysis, strategic planning, project management, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, and corporate clients. We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record in business development and a deep understanding of the agricultural industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify new business opportunities and market trends in the agribusiness sector.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve company growth objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with key players across the agricultural value chain.
• Lead the negotiation and finalization of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage the development and launch of new agricultural products and services.
• Oversee project management for new initiatives, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and explore opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to adapt business strategies accordingly.
• Provide market insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic planning, or management within the agribusiness sector.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, developing, and launching new business ventures.
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, supply chains, and value-added processing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, market assessment, and project management.
• Ability to develop and execute complex business strategies.
• Proficiency in market analysis tools and software.
• Experience working within the Gauteng business landscape is advantageous.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive executive benefits package, including private healthcare, life insurance, and a generous provident fund. This role provides significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a leading organization in the Agriculture & Forestry industry, based in the bustling economic hub of Sandton.