Snr Farmer Relationship Manager

Nile.ag; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company in Centurion is seeking an experienced Senior Farmer Relationship Manager to empower farmers and drive business growth. You will lead supply planning, manage a team, and develop relationships with key farmer partners. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the fresh produce sector, strong communication skills, and a degree in Agriculture or Business Management. The role offers competitive remuneration and a modern work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Modern work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing relationships with fruit and vegetable farmers.
• Management experience with a focus on fresh produce supply.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply plan across farming regions and fruit/vegetable categories.
• Manage a team of Farmer Relationship Managers.
• Engage with farmers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Negotiation

Farming knowledge

Technological proficiency

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Degree in Business Management

Job description

The opportunity

Nile.ag is at the forefront of revolutionizing food trade across Africa through our innovative e-commerce platform. We connect farmers directly to markets with the highest demand for their fresh produce. Our mission is to enhance farmer incomes and make food more accessible for consumers. Discover more about our vision at www.nile.ag/about

The role

We are on the lookout for a Senior Farmer Relationship Manager who is passionate about empowering farmers and driving business growth. In this pivotal role, you will take the lead on:

• Developing our annual supply plan across farming regions and >100 categories of fruit and vegetables
• Managing a team of Farmer Relationship Managers who are category focused
• Developing and expanding relationships with our key farmer partners
• Overseeing the onboarding and training of farmers to effectively utilize the Nile platform
• Creating sustainable strategies to grow the business turnover within assigned farming groups
• Regularly engaging with farmers to ensure satisfaction and address any challenges

Requirements

• Significant experience in managing relationships with fruit and vegetable farmers
• Management experience, with an ability to navigate the complexity of fresh produce supply
• Exposure to retail buying would be positive
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A degree in Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field
• Proficiency in leveraging technology for business growth

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to develop your career within a fast growing company
• Modern and fun work environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology that is reshaping the fresh industry