Snr Farmer Relationship Manager

Nile Fresh (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nile Fresh (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Farmer Relationship Manager to enhance relationships with farmers and drive business growth. This role involves developing supply plans, managing a team, and utilizing technology for improved efficiency. Join a company committed to revolutionizing the food trade in Africa, with competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Modern and fun work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing relationships with farmers.
• Management experience, capable of navigating fresh produce supply complexity.
• Exposure to retail buying is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual supply plan across farming regions and >100 categories.
• Manage a team of Farmer Relationship Managers.
• Oversee onboarding and training of farmers on the Nile platform.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Technological Proficiency

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Business Management or related field

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

• 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

• 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