Snr Farmer Relationship Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector, Nile Fresh (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Farmer Relationship Manager. The role focuses on managing relationships with farmers, developing supply strategies, and building business growth initiatives within a modern e-commerce context. Ideal candidates will have strong management experience, a degree in related fields, and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Modern work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing relationships with farmers.
• Ability to navigate fresh produce supply complexities.
• Exposure to retail buying is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual supply plan across farming regions.
• Manage a team of Farmer Relationship Managers.
• Create sustainable growth strategies within farming groups.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Business Growth

Technical Proficiency

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Degree in Business Management

Job description

The opportunity at 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 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:

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

Qualifications include:

• 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

We offer:

• 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