Job Summary

• Contec Global Agro is seeking a results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team in Abuja.
• This role is pivotal to our expansion strategy, focusing on identifying new market opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and increasing our footprint in Nigeria’s agro-industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Penetration: Identify, target, and secure new clients and business opportunities within the agro-allied industry (e.g., inputs, produce, processing).
• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and negotiate partnerships with key stakeholders, including distributors, suppliers, corporate farms, and government agencies.
• Revenue Growth: Drive sales and achieve set targets for revenue and market share by promoting our portfolio of agro-products and services.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct thorough market research to understand trends, competitor activities, and identify new areas for business development.
• Proposal Development: Prepare and present compelling business proposals and presentations to potential clients and partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of proven business development or sales experience, preferably within the Agriculture/Agro-allied sector in Nigeria.
• A strong existing network of contacts within the Nigerian agro-sector is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.