Head of Agribusiness at Stresert Services Limited

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Purpose

• The Head of Agribusiness will oversee the entire business from planning, sourcing, production, packaging to actual sales
• S/he will be responsible for providing leadership as well as to supervise all staff and activities for the development and implementation of all projects
• The role holder will also support market penetration and the development of new Agribusiness products that will excel in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Agribusiness activities, monitor and advise Management on the best option to improve Agribusiness in the site.
• Develop, manage and drive sales of Agricultural products
• identify sustainable agri-based economic opportunities, understand and implement a demand-driven, commercialization approach to crops as well as enhance on access to markets.
• Plan and execute the best strategies in formulation of Agribusiness products that will attract customers in the market.
• Review and implement Agribusiness department strategy to ensure objectives are achieved through implementing measures to enhance performance.
• Identify and assist in coordinating relevant workshops in agricultural marketing issues for project staff and project beneficiaries.
• Coordinate budget objectives of the department to ensure targets are achieved as per the recommended plans.
• Prepare departmental budget and projections for growth in line with set targets.
• Negotiate terms with customers in line with Return on Investment, develop and enhance customer relationships.
• Plan on marketing the produce and ensure maximized returns and keep good public relations with customers.
• Determine staff needs as well as hire the right staff to meet determined objectives
• Review market data on a regular basis to establish latest market conditions, trends, inflation, pests and relevant information necessary for the business
• Establish effective partnerships with internal, external stakeholders;
• Ensure steady revenue flow within the first six months of resumption
• Arrange road shows and other effective commodity sales mechanism
• Oversee all processes from primary production to actual sales

Educational Qualification/Person Specification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agric Economics or Agriculture is mandatory
• At least 10 years experience in the agricultural space
• Great planning and managerial skills
• Experience in processing, primary production, community engagement, commodity sourcing and trading is a MUST for this role
• Business development and business environment awareness is required for this role.
• Knowledge of government policies relating to Agriculture.
• Knowledge of crop cycles, planting seasons, staff rotation and optimal planting seasons is required for the role
• Experience in small to medium scale agro-enterprise management and ability to penetrate markets.
• Strong communication, presentation and report writing, negotiation, and administration skills
• Proper understanding of agribusiness and Good agriculture practice