Commercial Manager at AFEX

Job Summary

• AFEX has an immediate opportunity within the Commodities Exchange Group.
• The role is part of the Commercials division and develops client’s businesses to enable them to sell their product on the exchange.
• The role is responsible for designing and executing a franchise model for AFEX.
• You will empower small to medium agro service providers by linking them with input sources, educating them on technical knowledge and providing general support.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Actively prospect and seek out new customers.
•  Aggregate demand and negotiate procurement terms.
• Coordinate supply of inputs in a timely manner
•  Organize training support for franchisees and their farmers.
•  Perform periodic audits to ensure compliance.
•  Follow through to guarantee full repayment.
•  Record keeping and basic business management operations.
•  Ensure high level of customer service through excellent sales service.
•  Stay current on market trends and commodity dynamics.
•  Design innovative ways to drive growth and improve sales.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years minimum of general agriculture industry experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
•  Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
•  A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus.
•  Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner.
•  Comprehensive product knowledge.
•  Understanding of technology to scale