Business Development Officer (Agro-allied)

The Business development Officers responsibilities includes building new business relationships, managing existing relationships, make sales and connecting customers to our farm products.

The job entails some desk work, but a significant time is also spent on the field.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Build new business relationships and manage existing ones.
• Drive profitable sales of farm produce.
• Develop a portfolio of customers through networking and marketing efforts.
• Utilize modern technology to enhance the sales of farm produce.
• Meet with new and existing customers in the agro-allied industry to evaluate needs and suggest suitable products or services.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations on products and services.
• Develop and implement approved sales plans, including field strategies and programs to achieve set targets.
• Attend relevant conferences and trade expos within the agro-allied industry.
• Maintain accurate expense records for tracking and reimbursement.
• Ensure farm products are delivered to customers as per their requests and timelines.
• Demonstrate confidence in the quality of produce and services offered.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly business development reports.
• Collect and analyze feedback from customers, proposing solutions for any issues raised.
• Stay updated with innovations and trends in the agro-allied industry.
• Conduct research to enhance knowledge of the industry and apply insights to drive sales.
• Handle company information with the utmost confidentiality.

Skills and Qualifications:

• OND, HND, or B.Sc qualification in a relevant field.
• Strong listening and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
• Ability to build rapport with customers from diverse educational backgrounds.
• Quick thinking and effective problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Skilled in negotiation and closing deals.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic driving skills are required.
• Prior sales or business development experience in the agro-allied industry is an added advantage.