Business Development Manager at Hawaa Farms

Hawaa Farms is a fast-growing livestock startup committed to building a strong presence in the Southwest Nigeria agricultural market. We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead sales growth, market expansion, customer acquisition, and brand visibility across multiple channels. The role requires a hands-on professional who can operate effectively in a startup environment and drive commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across the farm’s livestock product lines and distribution channels.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, customers, and partnerships.
• Travel regularly between the farm and sales locations to increase market penetration and customer engagement.
• Develop and implement business development, sales, and marketing strategies to support revenue growth.
• Conduct market research and analysis on demand trends, pricing, competitors, and customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead business negotiations and support strategic partnerships and commercial agreements.
• Manage the farm’s social media platforms, branding, and content creation to improve visibility and engagement.
• Develop and implement customer acquisition and retention strategies.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for client sourcing, engagement, and relationship management.
• Prepare periodic sales, market, and business development reports for management.
• Monitor business risks and provide recommendations to support sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in livestock sales, agribusiness, marketing, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the livestock market in Southwest Nigeria.
• Experience in social media management, digital marketing, and content creation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and strategic thinking.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a startup environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Willingness to travel regularly for business development activities.
• Formal qualifications in Business, Marketing, Agriculture, or related fields will be an added advantage.